1994 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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L596 EJW Mileage History
- 01/11/2005100,283 mi
- 01/11/2005100,283 mi
- 26/10/2006103,935 mi+3,652 mi
- 26/11/2007108,264 mi+4,329 mi
- 24/10/2008111,509 mi+3,245 mi
- 29/10/2008111,700 mi+191 mi
- 17/12/2009114,290 mi+2,590 mi
- 17/12/2009114,290 mi
- 19/11/2010117,490 mi+3,200 mi
- 19/11/2010117,490 mi
- 26/10/2011118,153 mi+663 mi
- 26/10/2011118,155 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2012119,132 mi+977 mi
- 25/10/2013121,529 mi+2,397 mi
- 20/10/2014123,666 mi+2,137 mi
- 10/11/2015124,201 mi+535 mi
- 21/09/2016124,825 mi+624 mi
- 21/09/2016124,871 mi+46 mi
- 22/04/2017124,958 mi+87 mi
- 26/04/2017124,959 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2019127,238 mi+2,279 mi
- 07/09/2021127,926 mi+688 mi
- 27/04/2023128,003 mi+77 mi
- 22/07/2024129,168 mi+1,165 mi
- 13/05/2025129,168 mi
- 16/05/2025129,168 mi
Average of roughly 1,478 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
L596 EJW MOT History
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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