1997 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · R77 FAC
1997 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 109,103 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,103 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R77 FAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 109,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 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: Good
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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R77 FAC Mileage History
- 31/01/2024100,099 mi
- 07/02/2025105,207 mi+5,108 mi
- 07/02/2025105,207 mi
- 05/02/2026109,103 mi+3,896 mi
- 06/02/2026109,103 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R77 FAC 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 (R77 FAC) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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