1996 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P890 HBD
1996 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 167,330 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,330 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
P890 HBD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 167,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P890 HBD Mileage History
- 07/10/2006117,408 mi
- 16/10/2006117,723 mi+315 mi
- 30/11/2007119,500 mi+1,777 mi
- 15/12/2007119,508 mi+8 mi
- 04/12/2008124,180 mi+4,672 mi
- 09/12/2009129,213 mi+5,033 mi
- 10/12/2009129,213 mi
- 08/12/2010134,332 mi+5,119 mi
- 09/12/2011138,745 mi+4,413 mi
- 10/12/2012142,712 mi+3,967 mi
- 10/12/2012142,714 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/2013147,387 mi+4,673 mi
- 01/05/2015150,187 mi+2,800 mi
- 05/05/2016154,187 mi+4,000 mi
- 21/10/2017157,815 mi+3,628 mi
- 23/10/2017157,840 mi+25 mi
- 13/10/2018159,711 mi+1,871 mi
- 02/10/2019161,937 mi+2,226 mi
- 30/10/2020165,072 mi+3,135 mi
- 30/11/2021167,330 mi+2,258 mi
Average of roughly 3,295 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P890 HBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (P890 HBD) between October 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
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