1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P271 ERP
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 104,225 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P271 ERP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 104,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P271 ERP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P271 ERP) between January 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of d”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)”.
P271 ERP Mileage History
- 21/01/200654,377 mi
- 21/01/200654,377 mi
- 17/02/200759,321 mi+4,944 mi
- 17/02/200759,321 mi
- 14/03/200863,693 mi+4,372 mi
- 02/06/200969,315 mi+5,622 mi
- 02/09/201075,422 mi+6,107 mi
- 01/11/201179,701 mi+4,279 mi
- 26/11/201284,096 mi+4,395 mi
- 11/12/201387,357 mi+3,261 mi
- 11/12/201387,357 mi
- 02/12/201489,702 mi+2,345 mi
- 16/12/201592,946 mi+3,244 mi
- 16/12/201592,950 mi+4 mi
- 14/12/201695,443 mi+2,493 mi
- 12/12/201797,041 mi+1,598 mi
- 10/12/201899,004 mi+1,963 mi
- 26/11/201999,916 mi+912 mi
- 10/12/2020100,824 mi+908 mi
- 16/12/2021101,998 mi+1,174 mi
- 12/12/2022102,979 mi+981 mi
- 06/12/2023103,441 mi+462 mi
- 05/12/2024103,699 mi+258 mi
- 05/12/2025104,225 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 2,509 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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