1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · R853 EEH
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1997. Recorded mileage 191,722 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,722 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
R853 EEH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 191,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R853 EEH Mileage History
- 30/10/200674,971 mi
- 30/10/200674,971 mi
- 14/11/200779,162 mi+4,191 mi
- 28/10/200882,814 mi+3,652 mi
- 01/02/201087,047 mi+4,233 mi
- 14/01/201192,680 mi+5,633 mi
- 16/01/201296,734 mi+4,054 mi
- 08/01/2013101,918 mi+5,184 mi
- 14/01/2014107,536 mi+5,618 mi
- 13/01/2015112,604 mi+5,068 mi
- 15/01/2016117,165 mi+4,561 mi
- 17/01/2017121,498 mi+4,333 mi
- 02/01/2018133,574 mi+12,076 mi
- 04/01/2018133,629 mi+55 mi
- 26/01/2019145,457 mi+11,828 mi
- 29/01/2019145,565 mi+108 mi
- 18/11/2019153,699 mi+8,134 mi
- 19/10/2020160,289 mi+6,590 mi
- 22/10/2021165,679 mi+5,390 mi
- 19/10/2022171,149 mi+5,470 mi
- 12/10/2023177,663 mi+6,514 mi
- 12/10/2023177,663 mi
- 18/09/2024183,200 mi+5,537 mi
- 18/09/2024183,200 mi
- 11/09/2025189,907 mi+6,707 mi
- 11/09/2025189,907 mi
- 08/09/2026191,722 mi+1,815 mi
Average of roughly 5,879 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R853 EEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz C (R853 EEH) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 91V (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 91V (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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