1997 Mercedes C 2.2L Diesel · P234 VUA
1997 Mercedes C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 108,084 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P234 VUA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2015
- 108,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P234 VUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P234 VUA) between May 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
P234 VUA Mileage History
- 29/05/200691,139 mi
- 21/05/200794,554 mi+3,415 mi
- 21/05/200794,554 mi
- 23/06/200897,676 mi+3,122 mi
- 20/06/2009100,719 mi+3,043 mi
- 20/06/2009100,719 mi
- 09/06/2010102,742 mi+2,023 mi
- 10/06/2010102,742 mi
- 01/06/2011104,184 mi+1,442 mi
- 21/06/2012105,295 mi+1,111 mi
- 21/06/2013106,658 mi+1,363 mi
- 22/06/2013106,658 mi
- 17/06/2014107,576 mi+918 mi
- 17/06/2014107,576 mi
- 11/06/2015108,084 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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