1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · EBZ 1615
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1998. Recorded mileage 153,179 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,179 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
EBZ 1615 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 153,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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EBZ 1615 Mileage History
- 13/11/200699,218 mi
- 06/09/2007103,322 mi+4,104 mi
- 16/09/2008106,440 mi+3,118 mi
- 07/09/2009110,511 mi+4,071 mi
- 08/09/2010115,034 mi+4,523 mi
- 12/09/2011122,373 mi+7,339 mi
- 21/08/2012127,211 mi+4,838 mi
- 11/09/2013131,821 mi+4,610 mi
- 28/08/2014135,219 mi+3,398 mi
- 03/09/2015139,819 mi+4,600 mi
- 13/09/2016141,947 mi+2,128 mi
- 07/09/2017144,751 mi+2,804 mi
- 30/08/2018146,642 mi+1,891 mi
- 30/08/2018146,642 mi
- 05/09/2019149,330 mi+2,688 mi
- 10/09/2019149,345 mi+15 mi
- 03/09/2020150,627 mi+1,282 mi
- 31/08/2021151,467 mi+840 mi
- 25/08/2022152,766 mi+1,299 mi
- 25/08/2022152,766 mi
- 21/08/2023153,176 mi+410 mi
- 24/08/2023153,179 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,216 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
EBZ 1615 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (EBZ 1615) between November 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 20560x15 fitted all others 19565x15 (5.2.3 (b))”.
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