1996 Mercedes C 2.3L Petrol · P394 KHN
1996 Mercedes C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 128,417 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P394 KHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2008
- 128,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P394 KHN Mileage History
- 25/04/2006114,904 mi
- 11/04/2007121,313 mi+6,409 mi
- 16/04/2007121,313 mi
- 10/04/2008128,417 mi+7,104 mi
Average of roughly 6,893 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P394 KHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes C (P394 KHN) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2008 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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