1997 Mercedes C 3.6L Petrol · P285 DTN
1997 Mercedes C (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 150,258 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P285 DTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 150,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P285 DTN MOT History
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 C (P285 DTN) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P285 DTN Mileage History
- 13/12/2021146,821 mi
- 06/10/2023149,146 mi+2,325 mi
- 09/10/2024149,846 mi+700 mi
- 17/10/2025150,246 mi+400 mi
- 21/10/2025150,258 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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