1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R301 AKK
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 131,466 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,466 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
R301 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 131,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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R301 AKK Mileage History
- 21/06/2024130,995 mi
- 21/06/2024130,995 mi
- 20/06/2025131,228 mi+233 mi
- 17/06/2026131,466 mi+238 mi
- 17/06/2026131,466 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R301 AKK 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 (R301 AKK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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