1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R622 BCV
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 158,877 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R622 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 158,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R622 BCV Mileage History
- 29/04/2024158,628 mi
- 30/04/2024158,629 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2025158,767 mi+138 mi
- 01/05/2025158,776 mi+9 mi
- 27/04/2026158,877 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R622 BCV 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 (R622 BCV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.
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