1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · P165 DHH
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/04/1997. Recorded mileage 111,148 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
P165 DHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 111,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P165 DHH Mileage History
- 07/10/202187,683 mi
- 26/10/202289,151 mi+1,468 mi
- 25/10/202391,639 mi+2,488 mi
- 13/12/2024100,917 mi+9,278 mi
- 20/02/2026111,148 mi+10,231 mi
Average of roughly 5,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P165 DHH 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-Benz C (P165 DHH) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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