1997 Mercedes-Benz 1124 5.7L Diesel · R985 FJL
1997 Mercedes-Benz 1124 (5.7L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 261,783 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 1124
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 261,783 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 5.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 5699cc
R985 FJL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2022
- 261,783 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R985 FJL Odometer History
- 26/11/2018260,382 km
- 29/11/2018260,445 km+63 km
- 12/11/2019261,722 km+1,277 km
- 12/11/2019261,722 km
- 03/06/2021261,783 km+61 km
- 26/03/2022261,783 km
Average of roughly 421 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R985 FJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 1124 (R985 FJL) between November 2018 and March 2022.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))”.
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