1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P731 AWV
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 89,659 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
P731 AWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 89,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P731 AWV Mileage History
- 09/03/202385,597 mi
- 11/03/202486,375 mi+778 mi
- 24/03/202587,595 mi+1,220 mi
- 24/03/202587,596 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202689,659 mi+2,063 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P731 AWV 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 (P731 AWV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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