1996 Mercedes C 2.0L Petrol · P608 BPJ
1996 Mercedes C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 145,982 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2015.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P608 BPJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2014
- 145,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P608 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes C (P608 BPJ) between November 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2014 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”; “Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
P608 BPJ Mileage History
- 07/11/2005112,574 mi
- 14/11/2006121,809 mi+9,235 mi
- 30/10/2007128,056 mi+6,247 mi
- 30/10/2007128,056 mi
- 19/11/200813,473 mi-114,583 mi
- 21/10/2009137,402 mi+123,929 mi
- 02/11/2010140,277 mi+2,875 mi
- 31/10/2011141,840 mi+1,563 mi
- 01/11/2011141,840 mi
- 31/10/2012143,425 mi+1,585 mi
- 06/11/2012143,425 mi
- 24/10/2013144,682 mi+1,257 mi
- 29/10/2014145,982 mi+1,300 mi
- 03/11/2014145,982 mi
Average of roughly 3,717 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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