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P717 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,141 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 37,139 miles

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering damper leaking (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,282 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,799 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 31,779 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,875 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 24,873 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,778 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 24,778 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,185 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 24,185 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking hose from the pump down to the rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,935 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s chassic rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,542 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre nail noted in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,941 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,372 miles

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 18,332 miles

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

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,956 miles

exhaust noted rusty

front brake discs noted worn

p/s pipe noted damp

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,454 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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P717 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P717 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 P717 PGO registered?

P717 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P717 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 PGO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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