1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · R285 EUB
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/11/1997. Recorded mileage 172,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
R285 EUB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2022
- 172,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R285 EUB Mileage History
- 18/03/200697,886 mi
- 19/03/2007104,326 mi+6,440 mi
- 04/03/200811,042 mi-93,284 mi
- 16/03/2009116,232 mi+105,190 mi
- 10/03/2010122,464 mi+6,232 mi
- 14/03/2011128,841 mi+6,377 mi
- 13/03/2012133,149 mi+4,308 mi
- 15/03/2012133,179 mi+30 mi
- 12/03/2013139,487 mi+6,308 mi
- 17/03/2014143,802 mi+4,315 mi
- 17/03/2015147,156 mi+3,354 mi
- 14/03/2016150,304 mi+3,148 mi
- 13/03/2017153,837 mi+3,533 mi
- 15/03/2018156,917 mi+3,080 mi
- 16/03/2018156,938 mi+21 mi
- 13/03/2019161,468 mi+4,530 mi
- 09/03/2020166,269 mi+4,801 mi
- 25/02/2021168,950 mi+2,681 mi
- 18/03/2022172,339 mi+3,389 mi
- 25/03/2022172,353 mi+14 mi
- 26/03/2022172,353 mi
Average of roughly 4,648 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R285 EUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R285 EUB) between March 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing sill and inner sil”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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