1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R658 BOO
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 125,938 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1799cc
R658 BOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 125,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R658 BOO Mileage History
- 28/04/2025108,408 mi
- 10/06/2025109,895 mi+1,487 mi
- 10/06/2025109,895 mi
- 01/06/2026125,938 mi+16,043 mi
- 03/06/2026125,938 mi
Average of roughly 15,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R658 BOO 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 (R658 BOO) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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