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SUI 61

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 61
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 76,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 75,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,717 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 74,717 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,785 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,063 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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SUI 61 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SUI 61, 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 SUI 61?

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What year was SUI 61 registered?

SUI 61 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is SUI 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 61 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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