1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P350 JRP
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 94,770 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P350 JRP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 94,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P350 JRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P350 JRP) between February 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
P350 JRP Mileage History
- 03/02/200632,852 mi
- 20/04/200735,004 mi+2,152 mi
- 29/04/200837,291 mi+2,287 mi
- 01/05/200940,240 mi+2,949 mi
- 29/04/201043,854 mi+3,614 mi
- 18/04/201147,158 mi+3,304 mi
- 24/04/201250,847 mi+3,689 mi
- 08/04/201354,410 mi+3,563 mi
- 15/04/201457,613 mi+3,203 mi
- 15/04/201457,613 mi
- 10/04/201561,486 mi+3,873 mi
- 18/04/201665,172 mi+3,686 mi
- 06/04/201768,221 mi+3,049 mi
- 18/04/201870,924 mi+2,703 mi
- 18/04/201870,924 mi
- 29/05/201972,546 mi+1,622 mi
- 09/11/202079,402 mi+6,856 mi
- 04/11/202182,541 mi+3,139 mi
- 01/12/202182,541 mi
- 10/12/202285,624 mi+3,083 mi
- 16/12/202390,989 mi+5,365 mi
- 16/12/202390,989 mi
- 02/04/202593,430 mi+2,441 mi
- 04/04/202593,435 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/202694,749 mi+1,314 mi
- 13/08/202694,770 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,017 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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