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1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.4L Petrol · R971 EFL

R971 EFL

1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 09/12/1997. Recorded mileage 114,121 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2398cc

R971 EFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
  • 114,121 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R971 EFL Mileage History

  1. 04/09/2021108,554 mi
  2. 05/09/2022109,983 mi+1,429 mi
  3. 22/01/2024112,058 mi+2,075 mi
  4. 21/01/2025113,192 mi+1,134 mi
  5. 16/01/2026114,121 mi+929 mi

Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R971 EFL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R971 EFL) between September 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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