1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R532 BEG
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 134,557 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R532 BEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 134,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R532 BEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R532 BEG) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). 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.
R532 BEG Mileage History
- 01/10/2022133,008 mi
- 30/09/2023133,464 mi+456 mi
- 12/10/2024133,754 mi+290 mi
- 21/10/2025134,162 mi+408 mi
- 01/10/2026134,557 mi+395 mi
Average of roughly 387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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