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1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P435 AFE

P435 AFE

1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/06/1997. Recorded mileage 202,877 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1799cc

P435 AFE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2024
  • 202,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P435 AFE Mileage History

  1. 17/01/2022200,651 mi
  2. 09/01/2023201,982 mi+1,331 mi
  3. 14/01/2023201,982 mi
  4. 20/01/2024202,875 mi+893 mi
  5. 21/01/2024202,877 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P435 AFE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P435 AFE) between January 2022 and January 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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