MERCEDES-BENZ C1997 · 1.8L Petrol

R530 ARP

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ C? It's a Petrol with a 1799cc engine showing 148,880 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 02/04/2027

Tax

No data

Mileage: 148,880
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1799cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes-Benz C (R530 ARP) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between January 2023 and March 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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