1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · P763 DBV
1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 142,723 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
P763 DBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 142,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P763 DBV Mileage History
- 11/01/2024127,975 mi
- 13/01/2024127,989 mi+14 mi
- 08/01/2025135,087 mi+7,098 mi
- 22/01/2025135,092 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/2026142,723 mi+7,631 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P763 DBV 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 C (P763 DBV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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