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T862 KDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside rear corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 99,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,170 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from sterring box

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,170 miles

slight oil leak from sterring box

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,063 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 41,519 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
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T862 KDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc 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 T862 KDT, 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.

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What year was T862 KDT registered?

T862 KDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T862 KDT 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.

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