1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.4L Petrol · E17 KAJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 137,970 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E17 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 137,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E17 KAJ 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 (E17 KAJ) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed STOP TEST WATER PUMP BURST SEAL (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
E17 KAJ Mileage History
- 08/07/2023128,232 mi
- 05/09/2024130,556 mi+2,324 mi
- 10/09/2024130,574 mi+18 mi
- 02/09/2025135,764 mi+5,190 mi
- 11/09/2026137,970 mi+2,206 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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