1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · R748 AGY
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 144,807 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R748 AGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/12/2023
- 144,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R748 AGY 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 C (R748 AGY) between January 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
R748 AGY Mileage History
- 05/01/2022134,883 mi
- 05/01/2022134,883 mi
- 31/12/2022139,868 mi+4,985 mi
- 29/12/2023144,807 mi+4,939 mi
Average of roughly 5,012 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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