1996 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · N30 MAL
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29/04/1996. Recorded mileage 57,054 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2155cc
N30 MAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 57,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N30 MAL Mileage History
- 29/09/202353,315 mi
- 25/07/202454,723 mi+1,408 mi
- 17/07/202555,978 mi+1,255 mi
- 21/07/202555,985 mi+7 mi
- 09/07/202657,054 mi+1,069 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N30 MAL 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 (N30 MAL) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Fuel pipe leaking pipe coming from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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