1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P340 DPY
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 50,941 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1799cc
P340 DPY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 50,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P340 DPY Mileage History
- 03/10/200530,498 mi
- 02/10/200632,891 mi+2,393 mi
- 11/10/200734,909 mi+2,018 mi
- 02/10/200836,355 mi+1,446 mi
- 02/10/200836,355 mi
- 21/10/200936,976 mi+621 mi
- 18/10/201037,531 mi+555 mi
- 10/10/201138,009 mi+478 mi
- 09/10/201238,451 mi+442 mi
- 08/10/201338,820 mi+369 mi
- 01/10/201439,201 mi+381 mi
- 05/10/201539,726 mi+525 mi
- 21/10/201640,712 mi+986 mi
- 21/11/201742,490 mi+1,778 mi
- 13/11/201844,707 mi+2,217 mi
- 30/10/201945,341 mi+634 mi
- 18/11/202045,453 mi+112 mi
- 18/11/202045,453 mi
- 06/05/202245,681 mi+228 mi
- 09/06/202349,635 mi+3,954 mi
- 09/06/202349,635 mi
- 22/07/202450,277 mi+642 mi
- 21/07/202550,941 mi+664 mi
Average of roughly 1,033 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P340 DPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P340 DPY) between October 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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