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S699 NLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 89,263 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor on both sides holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle been waxed oiled/undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,693 miles

vehicle has been waxed oiled

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside & nearside front wing / wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,716 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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S699 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S699 NLY, 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 S699 NLY registered?

S699 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S699 NLY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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