1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · P703 JRP
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/01/1997. Recorded mileage 65,330 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1996cc
P703 JRP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 65,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P703 JRP Mileage History
- 24/03/200627,293 mi
- 18/04/200731,529 mi+4,236 mi
- 15/04/200836,815 mi+5,286 mi
- 10/04/200942,639 mi+5,824 mi
- 15/04/200942,643 mi+4 mi
- 19/05/201046,158 mi+3,515 mi
- 06/09/201148,046 mi+1,888 mi
- 04/09/201249,539 mi+1,493 mi
- 05/09/201351,006 mi+1,467 mi
- 05/09/201351,006 mi
- 09/09/201452,208 mi+1,202 mi
- 03/09/201553,357 mi+1,149 mi
- 08/09/201654,423 mi+1,066 mi
- 09/09/201654,425 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/201755,336 mi+911 mi
- 06/09/201856,783 mi+1,447 mi
- 06/09/201957,999 mi+1,216 mi
- 12/09/201957,999 mi
- 11/09/202058,409 mi+410 mi
- 12/09/202058,411 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/202159,077 mi+666 mi
- 09/09/202260,124 mi+1,047 mi
- 15/09/202260,127 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/202360,577 mi+450 mi
- 17/09/202460,836 mi+259 mi
- 11/09/202560,929 mi+93 mi
- 01/09/202665,330 mi+4,401 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P703 JRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P703 JRP) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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 (35 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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