1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · R86 JCD
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03/04/1998. Recorded mileage 159,766 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,766 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
R86 JCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 159,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R86 JCD Mileage History
- 14/04/2022156,615 mi
- 20/04/2023157,380 mi+765 mi
- 29/04/2024158,081 mi+701 mi
- 29/04/2025158,721 mi+640 mi
- 27/04/2026159,766 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R86 JCD 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 (R86 JCD) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 50 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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.
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