1997 Mercedes-Benz V 2.3L Petrol · R542 LGC
1997 Mercedes-Benz V (2.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 123,430 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ V
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R542 LGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 123,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R542 LGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz V (R542 LGC) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
R542 LGC Mileage History
- 29/10/2022122,769 mi
- 01/03/2025122,801 mi+32 mi
- 01/03/2025122,801 mi
- 08/06/2026123,430 mi+629 mi
Average of roughly 183 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R542 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R542LGC.
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
ROVER
216
LOTUS
ESPRIT
BMW
523
RENAULT
CLIO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
TRIUMPH
X 75
JEEP
CHEROKEE LIMITED A
VAUXHALL
CORSA
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
FORD
MONDEO
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.