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P519 PLM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,373 mi
Last recorded152,373 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 152,373 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

water pump leaking

Fail 12 May 2016 152,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

water pump leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 142,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

bonnet pull cable snapped

noise from drive belt pulley area

oil leak from engine

serious oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,649 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull cable snapped

noise from drive belt pulley area

oil leak from engine

serious oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 Jun 2013 129,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 129,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 119,583 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 111,618 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

rear diff oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 108,885 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 108,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 93,556 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,317 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 83,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P519 PLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P519 PLM, 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 P519 PLM registered?

P519 PLM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P519 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 PLM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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