1996 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · N242 HOY
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1996. Recorded mileage 174,792 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
N242 HOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 174,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N242 HOY Mileage History
- 29/12/2022174,713 mi
- 31/01/2023174,734 mi+21 mi
- 03/05/2024174,793 mi+59 mi
- 31/05/2024174,792 mi-1 mi
- 15/09/2025174,792 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N242 HOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (N242 HOY) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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