1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · R587 ATR
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 146,108 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,108 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
R587 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 146,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R587 ATR Mileage History
- 13/02/2023130,623 mi
- 07/02/2024136,149 mi+5,526 mi
- 11/02/2025141,442 mi+5,293 mi
- 29/01/2026146,000 mi+4,558 mi
- 04/02/2026146,108 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 5,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R587 ATR 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 C (R587 ATR) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 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 (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn and overall below legal limits (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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