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P543 YBO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,113 mi
Last recorded155,113 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 YBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 155,113 miles

BOTH nearside & offside front brake disc backing plates corroded/corroding away.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 154,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE C.O READING ON IDLE & FAST IDLE IN BOTH PETROL & LPG CONVERSION SETTINGS - TEST ABORTED TO PROTECT EMISSION EQUIPMENT - FURTHER ATTENTION REQUIRED. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH nearside & offside front brake disc backing plates corroded/corroding away.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE DETERIORATION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,827 miles

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

o/s washers dribbling but n/s is covering both sides of the screen

Fail 13 Feb 2025 150,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s washers dribbling but n/s is covering both sides of the screen

Pass 15 Nov 2023 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,071 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

O/S STEERING RACK BALL END PLAY

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing tank return pressure hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,886 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill showing surface corrosion

Offside Front inner rackend slight play

slight damage to front number plate

underbody of vehicle showing surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,502 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 70,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,362 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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P543 YBO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P543 YBO, 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 P543 YBO registered?

P543 YBO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P543 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 YBO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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