1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P885 CPH
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 115,122 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P885 CPH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 115,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P885 CPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P885 CPH) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)”.
P885 CPH Mileage History
- 17/03/200688,853 mi
- 15/03/200790,709 mi+1,856 mi
- 14/03/200892,470 mi+1,761 mi
- 09/03/200994,237 mi+1,767 mi
- 09/03/200994,237 mi
- 11/03/201095,971 mi+1,734 mi
- 22/02/201197,869 mi+1,898 mi
- 23/02/201197,869 mi
- 08/03/2012100,008 mi+2,139 mi
- 13/03/2013102,508 mi+2,500 mi
- 07/03/2014104,218 mi+1,710 mi
- 05/03/2015105,463 mi+1,245 mi
- 15/03/2016107,270 mi+1,807 mi
- 18/03/2016107,279 mi+9 mi
- 06/03/2017107,854 mi+575 mi
- 06/03/2018109,802 mi+1,948 mi
- 04/03/2019110,987 mi+1,185 mi
- 19/02/2020112,116 mi+1,129 mi
- 10/03/2021112,945 mi+829 mi
- 20/04/2023113,624 mi+679 mi
- 23/05/2026115,122 mi+1,498 mi
Average of roughly 1,302 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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