1998 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · R293 AAK
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 238,160 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,160 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
R293 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 238,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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R293 AAK Mileage History
- 15/05/2023225,404 mi
- 16/05/2023225,404 mi
- 16/05/2024232,176 mi+6,772 mi
- 06/05/2025237,836 mi+5,660 mi
- 03/06/2025238,160 mi+324 mi
Average of roughly 6,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R293 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (R293 AAK) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues). 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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