1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.8L Petrol · P146 LKP
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1997. Recorded mileage 179,667 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2799cc
P146 LKP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2021
- 179,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P146 LKP Mileage History
- 30/06/200647,178 mi
- 06/07/200757,850 mi+10,672 mi
- 16/07/200757,868 mi+18 mi
- 02/07/200860,321 mi+2,453 mi
- 02/07/200860,321 mi
- 08/07/200969,718 mi+9,397 mi
- 08/07/200969,720 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/201086,393 mi+16,673 mi
- 07/07/201086,393 mi
- 22/06/201196,968 mi+10,575 mi
- 26/06/2012107,471 mi+10,503 mi
- 02/07/2013118,279 mi+10,808 mi
- 09/07/2013118,512 mi+233 mi
- 30/06/2014128,014 mi+9,502 mi
- 01/07/2014128,025 mi+11 mi
- 14/07/2015137,469 mi+9,444 mi
- 14/07/2015137,469 mi
- 12/07/2016150,764 mi+13,295 mi
- 20/06/2017159,989 mi+9,225 mi
- 20/06/2017159,989 mi
- 10/07/2018170,998 mi+11,009 mi
- 12/07/2018171,016 mi+18 mi
- 22/08/2019172,820 mi+1,804 mi
- 22/08/2019172,820 mi
- 21/08/2020175,267 mi+2,447 mi
- 21/08/2020175,267 mi
- 02/09/2021179,667 mi+4,400 mi
Average of roughly 8,730 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P146 LKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P146 LKP) between June 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Windscreen (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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