1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P334 FOJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1997. Recorded mileage 136,962 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
P334 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2026
- 136,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P334 FOJ Mileage History
- 11/06/2022117,080 mi
- 17/06/2023121,474 mi+4,394 mi
- 08/06/2024125,635 mi+4,161 mi
- 06/06/2025130,527 mi+4,892 mi
- 08/05/2026136,962 mi+6,435 mi
Average of roughly 5,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P334 FOJ 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-Benz C (P334 FOJ) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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