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P119 DVK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 81,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,449 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,437 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened Spring top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,836 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X 2

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear oil leak diff

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,811 miles

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

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

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

front shockers slight corossion

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,867 miles

under body covers covering some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,504 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,416 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,414 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,782 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P119 DVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P119 DVK, 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 P119 DVK registered?

P119 DVK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P119 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 DVK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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