1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · P628 PKL
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 113,768 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P628 PKL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2011
- 113,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P628 PKL Mileage History
- 07/07/200655,785 mi
- 12/07/200756,531 mi+746 mi
- 24/07/200857,128 mi+597 mi
- 24/07/200857,128 mi
- 22/10/201099,693 mi+42,565 mi
- 13/10/2011113,768 mi+14,075 mi
Average of roughly 11,007 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P628 PKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P628 PKL) between July 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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