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MERCEDES C1997 · 2.0L PETROL

R561 LGC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 MERCEDES C is a PETROL vehicle with a 1998cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 60,243.

MOT

Expired

Expires 03/12/2015

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 08/08/2015

Mileage: 60,243
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1998cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

Locked

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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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/5/2026, 7:21:59 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes C (R561 LGC) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2013 and December 2014.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 20 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY