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P519 YDV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 103,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,426 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,829 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 88,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 86,682 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,240 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both steering track rod ends boots cracking

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 75,831 miles

both rear indicators bulbs fading

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front indicator bulb fading

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm (worn raised tread area)

offside front steering track rod end boot cracking

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm (worn raised tread area)

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

various brake pipes furring

Pass 13 May 2011 71,771 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,168 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 58,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,243 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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P519 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P519 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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What year was P519 YDV registered?

P519 YDV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P519 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 YDV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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