1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · P195 JOL
1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 134,442 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2008.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P195 JOL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2007
- 134,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P195 JOL Mileage History
- 29/03/2006123,111 mi
- 20/03/2007134,442 mi+11,331 mi
Average of roughly 11,624 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P195 JOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P195 JOL) between March 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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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