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2018 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · 296 DBP

296 DBP

2018 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 92,675 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2018
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,675 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
2143cc
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296 DBP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
  • 92,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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296 DBP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz C (296 DBP) between March 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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296 DBP Mileage History

  1. 30/03/202244,262 mi
  2. 30/03/202362,275 mi+18,013 mi
  3. 16/07/202485,236 mi+22,961 mi
  4. 17/07/202485,272 mi+36 mi
  5. 08/07/202592,675 mi+7,403 mi

Average of roughly 14,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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