1991 Mercedes C 2.3L Petrol · J317 NLU
1991 Mercedes C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 88,594 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J317 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2010
- 88,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J317 NLU Mileage History
- 04/09/200669,501 mi
- 05/09/200774,406 mi+4,905 mi
- 02/09/200878,908 mi+4,502 mi
- 08/09/200984,460 mi+5,552 mi
- 07/09/201088,594 mi+4,134 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J317 NLU 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 1991 Mercedes C (J317 NLU) between September 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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