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A13 JGH

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,268 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,712 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,340 miles

advise oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 53,166 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A13 JGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 110,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 JGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 JGH registered?

A13 JGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is A13 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 JGH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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