1997 Mercedes-Benz V 2.3L Petrol · R171 EOA
1997 Mercedes-Benz V (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 102,913 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ V
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R171 EOA Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 102,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R171 EOA Mileage History
- 29/08/200661,188 mi
- 09/08/200770,353 mi+9,165 mi
- 13/08/200877,492 mi+7,139 mi
- 14/08/200877,492 mi
- 25/08/200984,947 mi+7,455 mi
- 25/08/200984,947 mi
- 11/02/201187,156 mi+2,209 mi
- 14/02/201187,160 mi+4 mi
- 22/03/201289,386 mi+2,226 mi
- 26/03/201289,633 mi+247 mi
- 13/06/201290,976 mi+1,343 mi
- 06/06/201392,080 mi+1,104 mi
- 06/06/201392,080 mi
- 05/06/201492,448 mi+368 mi
- 11/06/201593,389 mi+941 mi
- 13/06/201693,558 mi+169 mi
- 12/06/201794,503 mi+945 mi
- 06/06/201895,200 mi+697 mi
- 06/06/201895,200 mi
- 07/06/201997,256 mi+2,056 mi
- 05/06/202098,055 mi+799 mi
- 28/05/202198,651 mi+596 mi
- 30/06/202298,658 mi+7 mi
- 23/06/202398,685 mi+27 mi
- 27/06/202398,685 mi
- 17/06/202498,991 mi+306 mi
- 21/06/202499,000 mi+9 mi
- 27/06/2025101,091 mi+2,091 mi
- 10/07/2025101,303 mi+212 mi
- 01/07/2026102,913 mi+1,610 mi
Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R171 EOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (R171 EOA) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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