1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P82 PVU
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 156,000 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P82 PVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 156,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P82 PVU 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 (P82 PVU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tank return pipe split (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
P82 PVU Mileage History
- 12/05/2022147,254 mi
- 15/05/2023152,242 mi+4,988 mi
- 15/05/2023152,242 mi
- 09/05/2024155,997 mi+3,755 mi
- 10/05/2024156,000 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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