1997 Mercedes C 2.4L Petrol · R284 AKK
1997 Mercedes C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 77,433 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2398cc
R284 AKK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2015
- 77,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R284 AKK Mileage History
- 03/03/200737,075 mi
- 07/04/200840,320 mi+3,245 mi
- 10/04/200840,320 mi
- 21/10/200842,010 mi+1,690 mi
- 22/10/200842,010 mi
- 31/10/200944,980 mi+2,970 mi
- 31/10/200944,980 mi
- 02/03/201149,397 mi+4,417 mi
- 02/03/201149,397 mi
- 28/03/201253,710 mi+4,313 mi
- 29/03/201253,710 mi
- 19/02/201355,036 mi+1,326 mi
- 19/02/201355,036 mi
- 06/02/201467,147 mi+12,111 mi
- 06/02/201467,147 mi
- 04/03/201577,433 mi+10,286 mi
- 05/03/201577,433 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R284 AKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (R284 AKK) between March 2007 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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