1998 Mercedes C 2.3L Petrol · R955 KAB
1998 Mercedes C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 138,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2295cc
R955 KAB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2011
- 138,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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R955 KAB Mileage History
- 05/10/2005114,906 mi
- 18/09/2006125,276 mi+10,370 mi
- 05/06/2008135,487 mi+10,211 mi
- 05/06/2008135,487 mi
- 13/05/2010136,498 mi+1,011 mi
- 11/05/2011138,002 mi+1,504 mi
Average of roughly 4,127 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R955 KAB 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 1998 Mercedes C (R955 KAB) between October 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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