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T979 KHD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 108,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 104,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 103,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 99,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,810 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,727 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,013 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 88,013 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 82,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 71,324 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,161 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T979 KHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T979 KHD, 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

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What year was T979 KHD registered?

T979 KHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T979 KHD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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