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P507 YDV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

254,223 mi
Last recorded254,223 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 254,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot area.. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring tower/mount.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Dampness oil, present on exterior of steering damper..

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace.. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend rectify.. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replace.. ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace.. (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to vehicle body

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

fuel cap seal perishing..

towbar electrical socket missing surround and cover..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 4 Mar 2020 243,064 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and noisy

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion to vehicle body

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

front wiper smears

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake warning light not working

rear diff leaking badly

steering damper leaking

windscreen delaminated

Fail 2 Mar 2020 243,034 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and noisy

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion to vehicle body

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

front wiper smears

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake warning light not working

rear diff leaking badly

steering damper leaking

windscreen delaminated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 231,374 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake light doesn't illuminate when parking brake applied

Play in steering joints

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2019 231,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake light doesn't illuminate when parking brake applied

Play in steering joints

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear diff leaking

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2018 225,991 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake light doesn't illuminate when parking brake applied

Play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Power steering pipe damp

Rear brake hoses perished

Rear diff leaking

Rear suspension bushes perished and worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Vehicle under body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 219,414 miles

cat to centre exhaust joint blowing

exhaust blowing from cat

exhaust system corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

play in steering joints

power steering pipe damp

rear brake hoses perished

rear diff leaking

rear indicators faded

rear suspension bushes badly perished and worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering damper damp with fluid

suspension bushes perished and worn

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 219,281 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

cat to centre exhaust joint blowing

exhaust blowing from cat

front brake pads look close to, if not on mot limit

front shock absorbers corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

play in steering joints

power steering pipe damp

rear brake hoses perished

rear diff leaking

rear indicators faded

rear suspension bushes badly perished and worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering damper damp with fluid

suspension bushes perished and worn

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 212,394 miles

Front downpipe bracket broken

Front steering arm inner joints have slight play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear diff seals and plate seal leaking

fuel cap perished on edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Mar 2016 212,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front downpipe bracket broken

Front steering arm inner joints have slight play

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear diff seals and plate seal leaking

fuel cap perished on edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2016 212,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 204,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mounting missing

front exhaust mounting deteriorated / not supporting exhaust system

fuel tank cap sealing washer slightly perishing

nearside rear inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2015 204,680 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mounting missing

front exhaust mounting deteriorated / not supporting exhaust system

fuel tank cap sealing washer slightly perishing

nearside rear inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 191,183 miles

HIgh level braje light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 191,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

HIgh level braje light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 176,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 166,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 152,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 137,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,021 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 118,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,234 miles

both front lower swivel joints have slight play.

rear tyres wearing low,2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2006 87,628 miles

some play in front offside and nearside lower swivel joints.

some play in offside rear lower hub bush.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 82,136 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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P507 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P507 YDV, 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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P507 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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