1998 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · R614 FGU
1998 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 207,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1799cc
R614 FGU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2013
- 207,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R614 FGU Mileage History
- 25/10/2005139,335 mi
- 27/10/2006152,234 mi+12,899 mi
- 22/10/2007159,618 mi+7,384 mi
- 22/10/2007159,618 mi
- 01/11/2008168,213 mi+8,595 mi
- 03/11/2008168,221 mi+8 mi
- 30/10/2009175,243 mi+7,022 mi
- 31/10/2009175,246 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2010181,356 mi+6,110 mi
- 03/11/2010181,412 mi+56 mi
- 24/10/2011188,847 mi+7,435 mi
- 25/10/2012198,950 mi+10,103 mi
- 25/10/2012198,957 mi+7 mi
- 25/10/2013207,696 mi+8,739 mi
Average of roughly 8,545 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R614 FGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes C (R614 FGU) between October 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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