1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P837 AJU
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 139,015 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P837 AJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 139,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P837 AJU Mileage History
- 19/06/2024132,154 mi
- 02/06/2025135,305 mi+3,151 mi
- 05/06/2025135,306 mi+1 mi
- 19/05/2026139,015 mi+3,709 mi
- 20/05/2026139,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P837 AJU 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P837 AJU) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of brake pipe supplying pipes to nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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