1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · P1 PDA
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 113,679 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P1 PDA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 113,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P1 PDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P1 PDA) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P1 PDA Mileage History
- 24/02/200643,033 mi
- 24/02/200643,033 mi
- 23/02/200745,104 mi+2,071 mi
- 27/02/200845,581 mi+477 mi
- 25/02/200946,202 mi+621 mi
- 23/02/201046,810 mi+608 mi
- 01/03/201147,134 mi+324 mi
- 21/02/201247,674 mi+540 mi
- 21/02/201348,108 mi+434 mi
- 20/02/201448,277 mi+169 mi
- 18/02/201551,946 mi+3,669 mi
- 23/02/201664,469 mi+12,523 mi
- 01/03/201772,584 mi+8,115 mi
- 16/03/201882,639 mi+10,055 mi
- 11/03/201991,438 mi+8,799 mi
- 13/03/2020100,188 mi+8,750 mi
- 04/03/2021103,067 mi+2,879 mi
- 11/03/2022106,352 mi+3,285 mi
- 09/03/2023107,193 mi+841 mi
- 13/03/2023107,194 mi+1 mi
- 29/02/2024108,592 mi+1,398 mi
- 11/03/2025111,228 mi+2,636 mi
- 11/03/2026113,679 mi+2,451 mi
Average of roughly 3,525 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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