1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · P576 GEJ
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 122,757 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P576 GEJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2014
- 122,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P576 GEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P576 GEJ) between November 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
P576 GEJ Mileage History
- 11/11/200559,297 mi
- 06/11/200666,783 mi+7,486 mi
- 06/11/200666,783 mi
- 14/11/200773,434 mi+6,651 mi
- 14/11/200773,434 mi
- 24/10/200880,530 mi+7,096 mi
- 09/11/200989,194 mi+8,664 mi
- 13/11/200989,324 mi+130 mi
- 10/11/201096,407 mi+7,083 mi
- 26/10/2011103,194 mi+6,787 mi
- 31/10/2011103,299 mi+105 mi
- 31/10/2012108,515 mi+5,216 mi
- 31/10/2012108,515 mi
- 04/12/2013116,305 mi+7,790 mi
- 04/12/2013116,305 mi
- 19/11/2014122,757 mi+6,452 mi
Average of roughly 7,035 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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