1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · P829 NEX
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 110,202 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,202 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
P829 NEX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2006
- 110,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P829 NEX Mileage History
- 17/08/2005108,222 mi
- 17/08/2005108,226 mi+4 mi
- 04/08/2006110,202 mi+1,976 mi
- 04/08/2006110,202 mi
Average of roughly 2,054 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P829 NEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (P829 NEX) between August 2005 and August 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”.