1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · R530 FOJ
1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 129,361 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R530 FOJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2009
- 129,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R530 FOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (R530 FOJ) between July 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2009 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
R530 FOJ Mileage History
- 13/07/2006105,599 mi
- 17/07/2006105,818 mi+219 mi
- 17/08/2007117,058 mi+11,240 mi
- 22/08/2007117,205 mi+147 mi
- 21/08/2008123,810 mi+6,605 mi
- 21/08/2008123,811 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/2009129,361 mi+5,550 mi
Average of roughly 7,533 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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