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P443 OGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 OGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,620 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2 sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 110,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2 sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,480 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,763 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 84,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,151 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 63,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,463 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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P443 OGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc 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 P443 OGO, 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 P443 OGO registered?

P443 OGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P443 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 OGO 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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