1998 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R20 PAF
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/06/1998. Recorded mileage 53,663 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1799cc
R20 PAF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 53,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R20 PAF Mileage History
- 05/05/200636,609 mi
- 01/05/200738,203 mi+1,594 mi
- 29/04/200839,525 mi+1,322 mi
- 09/04/200940,759 mi+1,234 mi
- 27/04/201041,730 mi+971 mi
- 21/04/201144,358 mi+2,628 mi
- 24/04/201246,979 mi+2,621 mi
- 11/04/201347,390 mi+411 mi
- 24/04/201448,045 mi+655 mi
- 21/04/201548,565 mi+520 mi
- 28/04/201649,550 mi+985 mi
- 10/04/201750,269 mi+719 mi
- 10/04/201750,269 mi
- 10/04/201850,935 mi+666 mi
- 12/04/201951,268 mi+333 mi
- 16/04/201951,268 mi
- 27/08/202051,781 mi+513 mi
- 06/08/202152,124 mi+343 mi
- 02/08/202252,585 mi+461 mi
- 29/08/202353,066 mi+481 mi
- 13/08/202453,197 mi+131 mi
- 14/08/202453,197 mi
- 19/08/202553,496 mi+299 mi
- 24/08/202653,663 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 840 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R20 PAF 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 (R20 PAF) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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