1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · R578 BTC
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1998. Recorded mileage 105,190 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
R578 BTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2026
- 105,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R578 BTC Mileage History
- 19/07/2022100,676 mi
- 25/07/2022100,686 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/2023103,126 mi+2,440 mi
- 04/08/2023103,136 mi+10 mi
- 06/02/2026105,190 mi+2,054 mi
Average of roughly 1,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R578 BTC 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 (R578 BTC) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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