1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · R331 GKN
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 153,754 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R331 GKN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2013
- 153,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R331 GKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (R331 GKN) between April 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R331 GKN Mileage History
- 06/04/2006100,627 mi
- 11/04/2007106,944 mi+6,317 mi
- 03/04/2008112,049 mi+5,105 mi
- 23/11/2009116,614 mi+4,565 mi
- 10/11/2010126,203 mi+9,589 mi
- 18/11/2010126,487 mi+284 mi
- 28/11/2011137,320 mi+10,833 mi
- 30/11/2012145,097 mi+7,777 mi
- 20/11/2013153,754 mi+8,657 mi
Average of roughly 6,968 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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