1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · S871 EOJ
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/09/1998. Recorded mileage 198,087 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,087 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
S871 EOJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2024
- 198,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S871 EOJ Mileage History
- 15/08/2006121,483 mi
- 14/08/2007125,733 mi+4,250 mi
- 14/08/2007125,733 mi
- 14/08/2008130,025 mi+4,292 mi
- 14/08/2008130,025 mi
- 13/08/2009135,197 mi+5,172 mi
- 13/08/2009135,197 mi
- 12/08/2010139,568 mi+4,371 mi
- 12/08/2010139,568 mi
- 12/08/2011145,850 mi+6,282 mi
- 27/07/2012150,248 mi+4,398 mi
- 08/08/2013156,077 mi+5,829 mi
- 12/08/2014161,236 mi+5,159 mi
- 10/08/2015164,780 mi+3,544 mi
- 01/08/2016168,907 mi+4,127 mi
- 04/08/2017173,612 mi+4,705 mi
- 14/08/2018179,057 mi+5,445 mi
- 09/08/2019185,363 mi+6,306 mi
- 12/08/2020188,318 mi+2,955 mi
- 31/08/2021190,753 mi+2,435 mi
- 12/08/2022193,696 mi+2,943 mi
- 09/08/2023196,021 mi+2,325 mi
- 13/08/2024198,087 mi+2,066 mi
Average of roughly 4,257 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
S871 EOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S871 EOJ) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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