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P391 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,039 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 90,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,744 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 72,739 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blade split at end

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 56,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,400 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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P391 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P391 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 P391 PGO registered?

P391 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P391 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 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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