Official DVLA Record

1994 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · L596 EJW

L596 EJW

1994 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 24/02/1994. Recorded mileage 129,168 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 14/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
129,168 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2155cc

L596 EJW Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
  • 129,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently
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L596 EJW Mileage History

  1. 01/11/2005100,283 mi
  2. 01/11/2005100,283 mi
  3. 26/10/2006103,935 mi+3,652 mi
  4. 26/11/2007108,264 mi+4,329 mi
  5. 24/10/2008111,509 mi+3,245 mi
  6. 29/10/2008111,700 mi+191 mi
  7. 17/12/2009114,290 mi+2,590 mi
  8. 17/12/2009114,290 mi
  9. 19/11/2010117,490 mi+3,200 mi
  10. 19/11/2010117,490 mi
  11. 26/10/2011118,153 mi+663 mi
  12. 26/10/2011118,155 mi+2 mi
  13. 17/10/2012119,132 mi+977 mi
  14. 25/10/2013121,529 mi+2,397 mi
  15. 20/10/2014123,666 mi+2,137 mi
  16. 10/11/2015124,201 mi+535 mi
  17. 21/09/2016124,825 mi+624 mi
  18. 21/09/2016124,871 mi+46 mi
  19. 22/04/2017124,958 mi+87 mi
  20. 26/04/2017124,959 mi+1 mi
  21. 19/06/2019127,238 mi+2,279 mi
  22. 07/09/2021127,926 mi+688 mi
  23. 27/04/2023128,003 mi+77 mi
  24. 22/07/2024129,168 mi+1,165 mi
  25. 13/05/2025129,168 mi
  26. 16/05/2025129,168 mi

Average of roughly 1,478 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

L596 EJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 22:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz C (L596 EJW) between November 2005 and May 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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