Official DVLA Record

1996 Mercedes C 2.8L Petrol · P850 ACG

P850 ACG

1996 Mercedes C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 102,567 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES C
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 09/02/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
102,567 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/02/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
2799cc

P850 ACG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
  • 102,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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P850 ACG Mileage History

  1. 10/02/202296,997 mi
  2. 18/01/2023100,247 mi+3,250 mi
  3. 19/01/2023100,247 mi
  4. 06/02/2024102,567 mi+2,320 mi

Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P850 ACG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 17:49
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes C (P850 ACG) between February 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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