The road tax status for P494 GEC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P494 GEC?

The MOT for P494 GEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P494 GEC?

The recorded mileage for P494 GEC is 86,416 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P494 GEC ULEZ compliant?

No, P494 GEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · P494 GEC

P494 GEC

1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/05/1997. Recorded mileage 86,416 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 86,416 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/09/2027

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Mileage: 86,416 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2497cc

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P494 GEC Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
86,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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P494 GEC Mileage History

28/06/200648,163 mi
25/06/200749,727 mi+1,564 mi
09/07/200850,928 mi+1,201 mi
06/07/200951,846 mi+918 mi
29/09/201054,489 mi+2,643 mi
30/09/201156,715 mi+2,226 mi
25/09/201260,291 mi+3,576 mi
26/09/201363,520 mi+3,229 mi
22/09/201467,839 mi+4,319 mi
22/09/201467,839 mi
24/09/201570,414 mi+2,575 mi
26/09/201672,355 mi+1,941 mi
28/09/201774,625 mi+2,270 mi
28/09/201876,483 mi+1,858 mi
27/09/201978,237 mi+1,754 mi
29/09/202078,989 mi+752 mi
29/09/202180,519 mi+1,530 mi
29/09/202282,112 mi+1,593 mi
26/09/202383,294 mi+1,182 mi
25/09/202484,586 mi+1,292 mi
02/10/202585,551 mi+965 mi
29/09/202686,416 mi+865 mi

Average of roughly 1,889 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

P494 GEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:03

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P494 GEC) between June 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 September 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

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