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C3 RRH

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,081 mi
Last recorded104,081 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 103,553 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,909 miles

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 13 Jul 2019 102,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,598 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,850 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 79,593 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads about half worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,576 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 75,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,794 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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C3 RRH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 RRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C3 RRH?

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What year was C3 RRH registered?

C3 RRH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is C3 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RRH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 RRH have outstanding finance?

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