1996 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Petrol · LJI 41
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1996. Recorded mileage 139,681 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2199cc
LJI 41 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 139,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LJI 41 Mileage History
- 29/05/2024139,510 mi
- 09/05/2025139,583 mi+73 mi
- 09/05/2025139,583 mi
- 15/05/2026139,681 mi+98 mi
- 15/05/2026139,681 mi
Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJI 41 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 (LJI 41) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Suspension (40 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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