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S59 ETA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,997 mi
Last recorded142,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 142,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,642 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 130,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 130,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 122,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 102,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 98,008 miles

see original advise sheet

Fail 3 Jan 2006 98,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S59 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S59 ETA, 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 S59 ETA?

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What year was S59 ETA registered?

S59 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S59 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 ETA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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