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P528 PGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,281 mi
Last recorded144,281 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 PGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 144,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

half a liter of 10/40 oil added for emissions testing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 142,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front roll bar bushes creaking.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 138,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 133,695 miles

o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 128,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,263 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 121,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 112,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 105,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 92,805 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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P528 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P528 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 P528 PGT registered?

P528 PGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P528 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 PGT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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