1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R556 FOJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 119,912 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R556 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 119,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R556 FOJ Mileage History
- 18/12/2023116,480 mi
- 19/12/2024118,468 mi+1,988 mi
- 14/01/2025118,485 mi+17 mi
- 20/12/2025119,895 mi+1,410 mi
- 26/01/2026119,912 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R556 FOJ 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 (R556 FOJ) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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