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P358 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,410 mi
Last recorded164,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 164,410 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 164,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 146,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 100,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 72,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,040 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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P358 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P358 PGO, 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

How do I check the history of P358 PGO?

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What year was P358 PGO registered?

P358 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P358 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 PGO shows 14 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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