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P374 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,114 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE SLIGHT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 52,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,167 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,167 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,298 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,298 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,516 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolent radiator,deteriorated.and coolant level light on dash is on,

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,664 miles

4 x wheel covers fitted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear axle( diff)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,785 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,479 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,832 miles

both rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,904 miles

offside front tyre perished

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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P374 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P374 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.

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What year was P374 PGO registered?

P374 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P374 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P374 PGO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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