1994 Mercedes C 2.8L Petrol · L656 DBB
1994 Mercedes C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 65,230 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2799cc
L656 DBB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/02/2026
- 65,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L656 DBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes C (L656 DBB) between February 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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