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1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P655 HMD

P655 HMD

1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1996. Recorded mileage 107,588 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,588 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1799cc

P655 HMD Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
  • 107,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P655 HMD Mileage History

  1. 25/07/200686,634 mi
  2. 25/07/200686,634 mi
  3. 24/07/200787,488 mi+854 mi
  4. 22/07/200888,697 mi+1,209 mi
  5. 21/07/200989,856 mi+1,159 mi
  6. 21/07/200989,859 mi+3 mi
  7. 27/07/201090,841 mi+982 mi
  8. 19/07/201191,604 mi+763 mi
  9. 24/07/201292,192 mi+588 mi
  10. 24/07/201392,974 mi+782 mi
  11. 22/07/201493,789 mi+815 mi
  12. 25/07/201493,793 mi+4 mi
  13. 28/07/201595,059 mi+1,266 mi
  14. 19/07/201695,662 mi+603 mi
  15. 18/07/201796,639 mi+977 mi
  16. 17/07/201897,427 mi+788 mi
  17. 24/07/201998,387 mi+960 mi
  18. 22/07/202098,837 mi+450 mi
  19. 22/07/202098,837 mi
  20. 23/07/202199,237 mi+400 mi
  21. 05/08/2022101,074 mi+1,837 mi
  22. 21/07/2023102,895 mi+1,821 mi
  23. 26/07/2024104,775 mi+1,880 mi
  24. 11/07/2025106,154 mi+1,379 mi
  25. 19/06/2026107,588 mi+1,434 mi

Average of roughly 1,053 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

P655 HMD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P655 HMD) between July 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”.

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