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YPT 669

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPT 669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 53,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 52,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,142 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 50,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 49,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,469 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 44,469 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,198 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,249 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,249 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,330 miles

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

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

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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YPT 669 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YPT 669, 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 YPT 669 registered?

YPT 669 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is YPT 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPT 669 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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