1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · P961 SMJ
1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 142,159 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2008.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P961 SMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2007
- 142,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P961 SMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P961 SMJ) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2007 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
P961 SMJ Mileage History
- 06/06/2006131,837 mi
- 08/06/2006131,841 mi+4 mi
- 01/06/2007142,159 mi+10,318 mi
- 01/06/2007142,159 mi
Average of roughly 10,475 miles per year across 4 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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