1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P837 BEC
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1996. Recorded mileage 90,913 miles. MOT valid until 20/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,913 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
P837 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 90,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P837 BEC Mileage History
- 06/06/202488,266 mi
- 03/06/202589,540 mi+1,274 mi
- 04/06/202589,540 mi
- 12/06/202690,913 mi+1,373 mi
- 22/06/202690,913 mi
Average of roughly 1,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P837 BEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P837 BEC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likel”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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