1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R277 DTU
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 36,647 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R277 DTU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 36,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R277 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R277 DTU) between November 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
R277 DTU Mileage History
- 17/11/200619,065 mi
- 16/11/200719,959 mi+894 mi
- 17/11/200820,813 mi+854 mi
- 18/11/200921,682 mi+869 mi
- 17/11/201022,500 mi+818 mi
- 16/11/201123,367 mi+867 mi
- 14/11/201224,402 mi+1,035 mi
- 13/11/201325,416 mi+1,014 mi
- 05/11/201426,334 mi+918 mi
- 07/11/201527,644 mi+1,310 mi
- 03/01/201727,804 mi+160 mi
- 14/02/201828,209 mi+405 mi
- 19/08/201929,614 mi+1,405 mi
- 17/11/202031,203 mi+1,589 mi
- 19/01/202231,974 mi+771 mi
- 10/01/202332,367 mi+393 mi
- 29/02/202435,234 mi+2,867 mi
- 19/05/202536,002 mi+768 mi
- 18/05/202636,647 mi+645 mi
Average of roughly 902 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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