1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.4L Petrol · R181 FKP
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 19 May 1998. Recorded mileage 210,428 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R181 FKP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 210,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R181 FKP Mileage History
- 09/07/200590,141 mi
- 11/07/200590,141 mi
- 03/07/200694,874 mi+4,733 mi
- 10/08/200797,663 mi+2,789 mi
- 10/08/200797,663 mi
- 13/05/200998,771 mi+1,108 mi
- 23/04/2010106,099 mi+7,328 mi
- 21/04/2011114,310 mi+8,211 mi
- 10/05/2012122,135 mi+7,825 mi
- 18/04/2013128,483 mi+6,348 mi
- 15/04/2014136,021 mi+7,538 mi
- 30/04/2015142,420 mi+6,399 mi
- 14/04/2016148,184 mi+5,764 mi
- 18/04/2017154,330 mi+6,146 mi
- 13/04/2018159,847 mi+5,517 mi
- 15/04/2019164,377 mi+4,530 mi
- 14/04/2020170,734 mi+6,357 mi
- 14/04/2021176,497 mi+5,763 mi
- 13/04/2022182,202 mi+5,705 mi
- 13/04/2023188,440 mi+6,238 mi
- 13/04/2024196,706 mi+8,266 mi
- 14/04/2025203,591 mi+6,885 mi
- 13/04/2026210,403 mi+6,812 mi
- 14/04/2026210,428 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 5,793 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R181 FKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (R181 FKP) between July 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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