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S69 ETA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,664 mi
Last recorded84,664 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 80,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,971 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad getting down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 44,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,989 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,636 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre waeing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre thorn in inner side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,117 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 32,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,526 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,461 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r cut in side wall of tyre

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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S69 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S69 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

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What year was S69 ETA registered?

S69 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S69 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 ETA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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