1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · R402 EDV
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 157,982 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
R402 EDV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 157,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R402 EDV Mileage History
- 23/06/200535,709 mi
- 11/07/200644,108 mi+8,399 mi
- 14/07/200644,108 mi
- 09/07/200750,255 mi+6,147 mi
- 05/12/200860,519 mi+10,264 mi
- 05/12/200860,519 mi
- 26/01/201066,778 mi+6,259 mi
- 26/01/201066,778 mi
- 25/02/201173,320 mi+6,542 mi
- 25/02/201173,320 mi
- 01/02/201280,386 mi+7,066 mi
- 14/02/201386,976 mi+6,590 mi
- 07/02/201495,616 mi+8,640 mi
- 26/02/2015101,012 mi+5,396 mi
- 09/07/2016104,480 mi+3,468 mi
- 08/06/2017107,488 mi+3,008 mi
- 09/06/2018111,517 mi+4,029 mi
- 08/06/2019121,816 mi+10,299 mi
- 10/06/2019121,826 mi+10 mi
- 09/03/2021130,969 mi+9,143 mi
- 03/03/2022138,207 mi+7,238 mi
- 21/03/2023144,327 mi+6,120 mi
- 13/03/2024150,815 mi+6,488 mi
- 28/03/2025157,982 mi+7,167 mi
Average of roughly 6,187 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R402 EDV 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 (R402 EDV) between June 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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