1984 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · A697 FEC
1984 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1984. Recorded mileage 69,069 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A697 FEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 69,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A697 FEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz C (A697 FEC) between November 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting up (4.1.2 (a))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
A697 FEC Mileage History
- 25/11/202265,589 mi
- 30/11/202265,594 mi+5 mi
- 20/10/202369,069 mi+3,475 mi
Average of roughly 3,864 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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