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B19 RDV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 91,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 89,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,821 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

engine oil leak

tape on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,681 miles

middle box outer casing deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake disc pitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

middle box outer casing deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake disc pitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,279 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,940 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,551 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,315 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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B19 RDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 B19 RDV, 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 30 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 B19 RDV registered?

B19 RDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for B19 RDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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