CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 JSV

1997 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz C110,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,402 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,599 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 63,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Interior beam adjuster missing

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated has cuts

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,361 miles

Head lamp heaight adjuster switch insecure

Offside headlamp beam pattern adversly affected.

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,479 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 JSV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A18 JSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 JSV?

You can check the full history of A18 JSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 JSV registered?

A18 JSV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is A18 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 JSV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 JSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 JSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.