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A17 DJA

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,574 mi
Last recorded67,574 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 66,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,495 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,469 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,665 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 53,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,752 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,752 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2008 45,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2008 45,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,067 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,136 miles

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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A17 DJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A17 DJA, 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 A17 DJA registered?

A17 DJA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A17 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 DJA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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