1996 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · P102 BNW
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 113,812 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P102 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 113,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P102 BNW Mileage History
- 16/09/2022108,075 mi
- 01/09/2023109,356 mi+1,281 mi
- 11/09/2024110,595 mi+1,239 mi
- 11/09/2025113,807 mi+3,212 mi
- 16/09/2025113,812 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P102 BNW 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 (P102 BNW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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