CarVerify

Free Car Check

P30 DPB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 May 2026 69,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 May 2025 69,304 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,830 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,543 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,350 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,524 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 44,042 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P30 DPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P30 DPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P30 DPB?

You can check the full history of P30 DPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P30 DPB registered?

P30 DPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P30 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 DPB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P30 DPB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P30 DPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.