1985 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Petrol · C898 EGS
1985 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 126,229 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C898 EGS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
- 126,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C898 EGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz C (C898 EGS) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
C898 EGS Mileage History
- 20/01/2022125,745 mi
- 06/04/2023126,225 mi+480 mi
- 28/04/2023126,229 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 382 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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