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P502 PGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,744 mi
Last recorded137,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension mount/anti roll bar mount area's surface corroded.

front/rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 137,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension mount/anti roll bar mount area's surface corroded.

front/rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 26 May 2016 129,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn near 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Offside Front tyre inner/outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroded.

front/rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 26 May 2016 129,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn near 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Offside Front tyre inner/outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroded.

front/rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 126,848 miles

front/rear coil springs corroded.

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar brackets surface corroded.

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 28 May 2014 123,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs corroded.

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar brackets surface corroded.

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low.

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low.

Pass 20 May 2013 118,100 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner anti roll bar mount surface corroded.

Pass 31 May 2012 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2012 117,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 112,822 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 112,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,125 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 103,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,530 miles

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,225 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 93,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,472 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 86,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 45,615 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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P502 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P502 PGT, 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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P502 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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