1996 Mercedes C 2.8L Petrol · P951 RND
1996 Mercedes C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 117,645 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2799cc
P951 RND Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2011
- 117,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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P951 RND Mileage History
- 03/07/200699,946 mi
- 20/09/2007104,612 mi+4,666 mi
- 01/03/2010108,762 mi+4,150 mi
- 28/02/2011117,645 mi+8,883 mi
Average of roughly 3,800 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P951 RND 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 (P951 RND) between July 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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