1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.8L Petrol · R283 FHT
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 02/10/1997. Recorded mileage 203,814 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2799cc
R283 FHT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2023
- 203,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R283 FHT Mileage History
- 10/04/200699,225 mi
- 11/04/200699,225 mi
- 08/05/2007107,143 mi+7,918 mi
- 09/05/2008115,289 mi+8,146 mi
- 06/05/2009122,383 mi+7,094 mi
- 21/05/2010127,319 mi+4,936 mi
- 27/04/2011130,741 mi+3,422 mi
- 06/06/2012138,385 mi+7,644 mi
- 10/06/2013146,939 mi+8,554 mi
- 16/05/2014158,415 mi+11,476 mi
- 21/07/2015161,647 mi+3,232 mi
- 02/11/2016166,608 mi+4,961 mi
- 31/10/2017171,851 mi+5,243 mi
- 05/11/2018177,100 mi+5,249 mi
- 05/11/2018177,100 mi
- 29/10/2019181,078 mi+3,978 mi
- 28/10/2020186,225 mi+5,147 mi
- 02/11/2021191,963 mi+5,738 mi
- 11/11/2021191,964 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2022197,098 mi+5,134 mi
- 21/10/2022197,214 mi+116 mi
- 13/11/2023203,814 mi+6,600 mi
Average of roughly 5,945 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R283 FHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R283 FHT) between April 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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