1996 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · P156 SPU
1996 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 109,015 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1799cc
P156 SPU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2011
- 109,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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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P156 SPU Mileage History
- 21/02/200776,094 mi
- 21/02/200776,094 mi
- 05/02/200889,170 mi+13,076 mi
- 22/01/2009101,743 mi+12,573 mi
- 08/02/2010106,033 mi+4,290 mi
- 12/02/2010106,101 mi+68 mi
- 10/01/2011109,015 mi+2,914 mi
Average of roughly 8,473 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P156 SPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes C (P156 SPU) between February 2007 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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