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P375 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slight worn outer tread edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2013 87,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 87,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,252 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 80,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 76,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 76,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 72,900 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 72,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P375 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P375 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 P375 PGO?

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What year was P375 PGO registered?

P375 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P375 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P375 PGO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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