1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · R790 MJW
1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 155,941 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,941 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
R790 MJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2009
- 155,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R790 MJW Mileage History
- 16/09/200596,161 mi
- 30/09/2006114,102 mi+17,941 mi
- 29/09/2007127,677 mi+13,575 mi
- 20/09/2008141,292 mi+13,615 mi
- 19/09/2009155,941 mi+14,649 mi
Average of roughly 14,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R790 MJW 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 C (R790 MJW) between September 2005 and September 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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