DVLA verified

MERCEDES-BENZ C1998 · 2.5L Diesel

R282 ARD

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ C (1998, Diesel, 2497cc) — mileage recorded at 188,663. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 30/06/2023

Tax

No data

Mileage: 188,663
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2497cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for R282ARD

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

Premium Data Locked

Unlock the full Experian-powered report to reveal outstanding finance, write-off history, stolen status, and more.

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Mercedes-Benz C with plate R282 ARD has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2020.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY