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P718 PGO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,108 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 99,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 96,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 94,483 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 79,411 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,066 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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P718 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P718 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 P718 PGO registered?

P718 PGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P718 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 PGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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