1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · R596 DDX
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 157,795 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R596 DDX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 157,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R596 DDX Mileage History
- 18/10/200593,348 mi
- 24/10/2006102,134 mi+8,786 mi
- 24/10/2006102,134 mi
- 31/10/2007103,513 mi+1,379 mi
- 30/10/2008104,633 mi+1,120 mi
- 14/10/2009104,691 mi+58 mi
- 14/10/2009104,692 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/2010105,588 mi+896 mi
- 28/09/2011108,180 mi+2,592 mi
- 13/10/2012110,905 mi+2,725 mi
- 14/10/2013114,790 mi+3,885 mi
- 24/09/2014117,745 mi+2,955 mi
- 12/10/2015120,162 mi+2,417 mi
- 27/09/2016123,706 mi+3,544 mi
- 25/09/2017126,625 mi+2,919 mi
- 12/10/2018130,779 mi+4,154 mi
- 15/10/2018130,789 mi+10 mi
- 07/10/2019136,197 mi+5,408 mi
- 14/10/2020139,373 mi+3,176 mi
- 20/09/2021142,818 mi+3,445 mi
- 04/10/2022147,605 mi+4,787 mi
- 04/10/2022147,605 mi
- 11/10/2023151,729 mi+4,124 mi
- 01/10/2024154,482 mi+2,753 mi
- 01/10/2024154,482 mi
- 10/10/2025157,290 mi+2,808 mi
- 22/10/2025157,795 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R596 DDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R596 DDX) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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