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1997 AS

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,482 mi
Last recorded16,482 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 AS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 16,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 15,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,533 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 4 Mar 2022 9,256 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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1997 AS is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 1997 AS, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1997 AS?

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What year was 1997 AS registered?

1997 AS is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2019.

Is 1997 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 AS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1997 AS have outstanding finance?

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