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MOT Valid

1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P837 BEC

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/06/2027
Tax Status
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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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P837 BEC Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202488,266 mi
  2. 03/06/202589,540 mi+1,274 mi
  3. 04/06/202589,540 mi
  4. 12/06/202690,913 mi+1,373 mi
  5. 22/06/202690,913 mi

Average of roughly 1,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P837 BEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 03:05
MOT Analysis

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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