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When is the MOT due for R142 CMV?

The MOT for R142 CMV is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R142 CMV?

The recorded mileage for R142 CMV is 69,802 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R142 CMV ULEZ compliant?

No, R142 CMV 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 1.8L Petrol · R142 CMV

R142 CMV

1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1997. Recorded mileage 69,802 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 69,802 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 69,802 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1799cc

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R142 CMV Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
69,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R142 CMV Mileage History

23/02/200655,088 mi
09/06/200757,816 mi+2,728 mi
12/06/200859,734 mi+1,918 mi
07/09/200961,937 mi+2,203 mi
08/09/201062,937 mi+1,000 mi
07/09/201163,701 mi+764 mi
06/09/201264,373 mi+672 mi
05/09/201365,342 mi+969 mi
03/09/201466,000 mi+658 mi
03/09/201567,081 mi+1,081 mi
17/08/201667,768 mi+687 mi
07/09/201768,341 mi+573 mi
06/09/201868,578 mi+237 mi
27/08/201968,804 mi+226 mi
04/09/202068,903 mi+99 mi
07/09/202169,065 mi+162 mi
07/09/202269,233 mi+168 mi
07/09/202369,349 mi+116 mi
04/09/202469,380 mi+31 mi
03/09/202569,604 mi+224 mi
08/09/202669,802 mi+198 mi

Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R142 CMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:23

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R142 CMV) between February 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 46 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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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