CarVerify

Free Car Check

T743 KNA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,739 mi
Last recorded31,739 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 31,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all of the underside and all components covered in underseal

front exhaust pipe clamp cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2025 31,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all of the underside and all components covered in underseal

front exhaust pipe clamp cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

all under body covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 30,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 30,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,321 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 29,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front front tyres cracked

Pass 19 May 2016 29,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front sill corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2015 28,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall has light cracks

Pass 20 May 2014 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on front exhaust joint

Pass 21 May 2013 27,208 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 26,324 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,194 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2010 24,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 17,096 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T743 KNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T743 KNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T743 KNA?

You can check the full history of T743 KNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T743 KNA registered?

T743 KNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T743 KNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T743 KNA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T743 KNA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T743 KNA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.