1996 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · P978 HWG
1996 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 164,104 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P978 HWG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2021
- 164,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P978 HWG Mileage History
- 23/06/2006114,711 mi
- 14/07/2007122,069 mi+7,358 mi
- 31/07/2008127,135 mi+5,066 mi
- 01/08/2008127,135 mi
- 20/07/2009131,254 mi+4,119 mi
- 20/07/2009131,254 mi
- 28/07/201074,186 mi-57,068 mi
- 23/07/2011138,112 mi+63,926 mi
- 21/07/2012141,738 mi+3,626 mi
- 27/07/2013145,186 mi+3,448 mi
- 28/07/2014148,797 mi+3,611 mi
- 20/07/2015152,167 mi+3,370 mi
- 20/07/2016154,777 mi+2,610 mi
- 21/07/2016154,808 mi+31 mi
- 25/07/2017157,014 mi+2,206 mi
- 29/07/2017157,038 mi+24 mi
- 28/07/2018158,650 mi+1,612 mi
- 12/07/2019160,753 mi+2,103 mi
- 12/07/2019160,753 mi
- 25/07/2020162,878 mi+2,125 mi
- 25/07/2020162,878 mi
- 20/07/2021164,102 mi+1,224 mi
- 21/07/2021164,104 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,276 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P978 HWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes C (P978 HWG) between June 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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