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P402 YVL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 124,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 124,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 121,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,522 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 114,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,079 miles

NSR REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,079 miles

NSR REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,474 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,280 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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P402 YVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P402 YVL, 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 P402 YVL registered?

P402 YVL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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