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T98 KBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,399 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,660 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres over 10 years old

slight play to steering system

Fail 19 Oct 2022 78,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres over 10 years old

slight play to steering system

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,462 miles

n/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

n/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,439 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

n/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,952 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,902 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,598 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,044 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 66,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,380 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 61,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,372 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T98 KBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T98 KBY, 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 T98 KBY registered?

T98 KBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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