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1997 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · R945 RDV

R945 RDV

1997 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 191,538 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2012. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES C
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Aug 2012
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
191,538 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Aug 2012
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1799cc
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R945 RDV Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2011
  • 191,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R945 RDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 01:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (R945 RDV) between June 2006 and August 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R945 RDV Mileage History

  1. 20/06/2006188,116 mi
  2. 16/06/2007189,444 mi+1,328 mi
  3. 16/06/2008190,606 mi+1,162 mi
  4. 20/06/2009190,665 mi+59 mi
  5. 02/07/2010191,026 mi+361 mi
  6. 26/08/2011191,538 mi+512 mi

Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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