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P819 OGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,141 mi
Last recorded146,141 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 142,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,531 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,882 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S FRONT FLASHER LAMP HAS WATER INSIDE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged HAS BEEN RUN SOFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 129,812 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE AT ENDS

FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,106 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,124 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 117,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 102,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,330 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 95,894 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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P819 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P819 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P819 OGT registered?

P819 OGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P819 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P819 OGT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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