1984 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · A798 DPG
1984 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1984. Recorded mileage 121,263 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2299cc
A798 DPG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 121,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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A798 DPG Mileage History
- 24/10/2006115,121 mi
- 25/10/2006115,121 mi
- 31/10/2007116,164 mi+1,043 mi
- 24/10/2008116,291 mi+127 mi
- 20/10/2009116,821 mi+530 mi
- 29/10/2010117,436 mi+615 mi
- 02/11/2011119,110 mi+1,674 mi
- 04/11/2011119,110 mi
- 06/09/2013118,027 mi-1,083 mi
- 13/03/2015118,834 mi+807 mi
- 27/03/2015118,855 mi+21 mi
- 21/05/2018118,904 mi+49 mi
- 31/05/2018118,944 mi+40 mi
- 24/05/2019119,549 mi+605 mi
- 09/09/2020120,689 mi+1,140 mi
- 05/03/2022120,716 mi+27 mi
- 08/01/2024121,039 mi+323 mi
- 08/01/2024121,039 mi
- 06/09/2025121,261 mi+222 mi
- 16/09/2025121,263 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2025121,263 mi
Average of roughly 325 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A798 DPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz C (A798 DPG) between October 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
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