No, R494 KCD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R494 KCD?

The MOT for R494 KCD is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 May 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of R494 KCD?

The recorded mileage for R494 KCD is 142,434 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R494 KCD ULEZ compliant?

No, R494 KCD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes C 2.4L Petrol · R494 KCD

R494 KCD

1997 Mercedes C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 142,434 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES C
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/05/2017
Road Tax: Untaxed (23/05/2017)
Recorded Mileage: 142,434 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/05/2017

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 23/05/2017

Mileage: 142,434 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2398cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

R494 KCD Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2016
142,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for R494KCD

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

R494 KCD Mileage History

12/11/200597,660 mi
25/11/2006107,269 mi+9,609 mi
21/11/2007112,481 mi+5,212 mi
21/11/2007112,481 mi
24/11/2008117,502 mi+5,021 mi
26/11/2008117,502 mi
26/05/2010120,425 mi+2,923 mi
26/05/2010120,425 mi
28/05/2011123,903 mi+3,478 mi
29/05/2012129,502 mi+5,599 mi
25/05/2013132,351 mi+2,849 mi
25/05/2013132,351 mi
28/05/2014136,110 mi+3,759 mi
28/05/2015138,768 mi+2,658 mi
27/05/2016142,434 mi+3,666 mi

Average of roughly 4,249 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

R494 KCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:03

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes C (R494 KCD) between November 2005 and May 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 May 2016 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY