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196 GUY

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,362 mi
Last recorded39,362 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration196 GUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,362 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,229 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 23,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,331 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 6 Sep 2022 17,331 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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196 GUY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 196 GUY, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 196 GUY registered?

196 GUY is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2019.

Is 196 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 196 GUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 196 GUY have outstanding finance?

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