1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · P668 DEP
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 117,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
P668 DEP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2023
- 117,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P668 DEP Mileage History
- 17/03/200664,892 mi
- 11/04/200769,719 mi+4,827 mi
- 30/04/200874,724 mi+5,005 mi
- 24/03/201082,231 mi+7,507 mi
- 09/03/201184,784 mi+2,553 mi
- 13/03/201286,814 mi+2,030 mi
- 18/03/201389,211 mi+2,397 mi
- 06/03/201491,026 mi+1,815 mi
- 03/04/201593,131 mi+2,105 mi
- 25/03/201694,343 mi+1,212 mi
- 06/03/201794,754 mi+411 mi
- 30/03/201897,550 mi+2,796 mi
- 31/03/201897,558 mi+8 mi
- 21/03/201998,880 mi+1,322 mi
- 20/03/2020100,199 mi+1,319 mi
- 13/03/2021107,400 mi+7,201 mi
- 13/03/2021107,400 mi
- 08/02/2022113,697 mi+6,297 mi
- 17/02/2022113,906 mi+209 mi
- 21/01/2023117,162 mi+3,256 mi
- 21/01/2023117,165 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,103 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P668 DEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (P668 DEP) between March 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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