1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · S713 BWW
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 69,126 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
S713 BWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 69,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S713 BWW Mileage History
- 03/08/202264,463 mi
- 01/08/202364,838 mi+375 mi
- 06/08/202465,258 mi+420 mi
- 31/07/202569,125 mi+3,867 mi
- 06/05/202669,126 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S713 BWW 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S713 BWW) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety <diesel pump arear> (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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