1997 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · R991 ACC
1997 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 151,151 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R991 ACC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 151,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R991 ACC 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-Benz C (R991 ACC) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
R991 ACC Mileage History
- 12/06/2023148,156 mi
- 30/01/2025148,528 mi+372 mi
- 31/01/2025148,528 mi
- 09/03/2026151,151 mi+2,623 mi
- 09/03/2026151,151 mi
Average of roughly 1,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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