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P383 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,814 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,814 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,333 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Propshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on wheel arches

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fluid leak rear diff

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,088 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on wheel arches Rear

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,053 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff seal

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,915 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,314 miles

both front wish bones corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,912 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear axle has bad oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,719 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,877 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,877 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,713 miles

both rear tyres are approching the leagal limit in places

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,469 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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P383 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P383 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 P383 PGO registered?

P383 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P383 PGO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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