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P526 PGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 PGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 115,273 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 111,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 111,694 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 107,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 98,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 93,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 89,440 miles

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

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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P526 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P526 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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What year was P526 PGT registered?

P526 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P526 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 PGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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