1998 Mercedes C 2.4L Petrol · R79 RDM
1998 Mercedes C (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 166,779 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2013.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R79 RDM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2012
- 166,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R79 RDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes C (R79 RDM) between November 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2012 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”.
R79 RDM Mileage History
- 29/11/200692,495 mi
- 23/11/2007104,516 mi+12,021 mi
- 25/11/2008111,622 mi+7,106 mi
- 03/12/2009131,831 mi+20,209 mi
- 05/12/2009131,831 mi
- 07/12/2010147,311 mi+15,480 mi
- 14/12/2010147,311 mi
- 13/12/2011160,302 mi+12,991 mi
- 26/11/2012166,772 mi+6,470 mi
- 27/11/2012166,779 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 12,389 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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