1997 Mercedes C 2.8L Petrol · R816 JUA
1997 Mercedes C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 167,935 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R816 JUA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2021
- 167,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R816 JUA 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 (R816 JUA) between June 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”; “Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
R816 JUA Mileage History
- 26/06/200674,990 mi
- 26/06/200674,990 mi
- 05/07/200782,673 mi+7,683 mi
- 06/07/200782,674 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/200986,860 mi+4,186 mi
- 20/07/201095,108 mi+8,248 mi
- 23/09/2011110,803 mi+15,695 mi
- 23/09/2011110,803 mi
- 14/09/2012121,582 mi+10,779 mi
- 19/02/2014140,501 mi+18,919 mi
- 19/02/2014140,501 mi
- 02/03/2015153,006 mi+12,505 mi
- 01/03/2016160,039 mi+7,033 mi
- 24/04/2018161,628 mi+1,589 mi
- 29/04/2019164,200 mi+2,572 mi
- 16/04/2021167,935 mi+3,735 mi
Average of roughly 6,277 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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