1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · R14 PAL
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 94,449 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R14 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 94,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R14 PAL 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 (R14 PAL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R14 PAL Mileage History
- 11/07/202485,868 mi
- 11/07/202485,873 mi+5 mi
- 16/07/202590,967 mi+5,094 mi
- 06/07/202694,444 mi+3,477 mi
- 11/07/202694,449 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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