1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · R124 BGV
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1998. Recorded mileage 203,227 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R124 BGV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 203,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R124 BGV Mileage History
- 21/10/2021201,828 mi
- 25/04/2023203,140 mi+1,312 mi
- 13/03/2024203,227 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R124 BGV 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (R124 BGV) between October 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
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