1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · P766 CPH
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1997. Recorded mileage 62,984 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1996cc
P766 CPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 62,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P766 CPH Mileage History
- 16/05/202359,116 mi
- 14/05/202460,559 mi+1,443 mi
- 15/05/202561,858 mi+1,299 mi
- 15/05/202561,858 mi
- 14/05/202662,984 mi+1,126 mi
Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P766 CPH 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 (P766 CPH) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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