1996 Mercedes C 2.0L Petrol · P803 CJH
1996 Mercedes C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 154,365 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1996cc
P803 CJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 154,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P803 CJH Mileage History
- 03/01/2024148,548 mi
- 03/01/2025150,620 mi+2,072 mi
- 31/01/2025150,651 mi+31 mi
- 07/01/2026154,257 mi+3,606 mi
- 04/02/2026154,365 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 2,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P803 CJH 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 C (P803 CJH) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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