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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T309 KNFMOT history

T309 KNF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,057 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T309 KNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T309 KNF was last recorded at 52,057 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2010: 30,599 miles, lower than 285,599 miles on 12 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,642 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,415 miles
Average per year
1,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,057 miles
  • 2025 – 49,642 miles
  • 2020 – 48,332 miles
  • 2019 – 47,928 miles
  • 2018 – 46,803 miles
  • 2017 – 44,381 miles
  • 2016 – 42,729 miles
  • 2015 – 40,874 miles
  • 2014 – 38,671 miles
  • 2013 – 36,518 miles
  • 2012 – 33,570 miles
  • 2011 – 32,425 miles
  • 2010 – 30,599 miles
  • 2009 – 285,599 miles
  • 2008 – 28,009 miles
  • 2007 – 26,629 miles
  • 2006 – 26,151 miles
  • 2005 – 25,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    853810469918
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail52,057 miles (+2,415)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,057 miles
    Test number
    147531337125
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass49,642 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    314120547740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,332 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    189179664092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,928 miles (+1,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    300678199481
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsr,osr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,outer wall has cracks appearing,advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr,advise (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass46,803 miles (+2,422)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,803 miles
    Test number
    671595701717
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    889187286212
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ball joints have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both wheels have some play in hub,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion,advise

  8. Fail44,381 miles (+1,652)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    852685062370
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both ball joints have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both wheels have some play in hub,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Lower both brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion,advise

  9. Pass42,729 miles (+1,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    843151829290
    • AdvisoryAlt belt cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  10. Pass40,874 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    679038283033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail40,874 miles (+2,203)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    191158436154
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass38,671 miles (+2,153)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    796032414383
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's starting to crack on tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's starting to perish on outside sidewall
    • NoteFront wiper blade smeering

  13. Pass36,518 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,518 miles
    Test number
    408735813344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,570 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    498821802457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,425 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    897715701311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    323686200307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,599 miles (-255,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    431446100483
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass285,599 miles (+257,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    285,599 miles
    Test number
    623756319347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,009 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    822798308308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,629 miles
    Test number
    334086187280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,629 miles (+478)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,629 miles
    Test number
    384136787292
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass26,151 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    320864606388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    560451925328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,417 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    162918815322
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T309 KNF

Does T309 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T309 KNF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T309 KNF?
The MOT on T309 KNF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T309 KNF done?
T309 KNF was recorded at 52,057 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,288 miles a year.
Has T309 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T309 KNF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T309 KNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T309 KNF find?
T309 KNF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded both side rear; shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear.

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