1997 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R784 CTU
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1997. Recorded mileage 71,854 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,854 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
R784 CTU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 71,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R784 CTU Mileage History
- 18/03/200635,311 mi
- 14/03/200741,607 mi+6,296 mi
- 15/03/200741,680 mi+73 mi
- 28/02/200848,322 mi+6,642 mi
- 01/07/200952,396 mi+4,074 mi
- 02/07/200952,396 mi
- 12/08/201054,350 mi+1,954 mi
- 13/08/201054,350 mi
- 12/09/201156,873 mi+2,523 mi
- 01/11/201257,897 mi+1,024 mi
- 02/11/201257,899 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/201358,772 mi+873 mi
- 16/12/201358,772 mi
- 08/12/201464,012 mi+5,240 mi
- 17/12/201464,012 mi
- 05/12/201566,240 mi+2,228 mi
- 16/12/201667,611 mi+1,371 mi
- 22/12/201667,613 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/201868,674 mi+1,061 mi
- 16/01/201868,694 mi+20 mi
- 24/01/201971,173 mi+2,479 mi
- 13/05/202571,632 mi+459 mi
- 15/05/202571,632 mi
- 25/06/202671,854 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly 1,803 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R784 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R784 CTU) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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