1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.3L Petrol · S11 OBY
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 101,335 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S11 OBY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 101,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S11 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S11 OBY) between September 2005 and November 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 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 (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
S11 OBY Mileage History
- 20/09/200551,995 mi
- 10/10/200654,374 mi+2,379 mi
- 14/02/200858,215 mi+3,841 mi
- 15/02/200858,215 mi
- 13/02/200960,394 mi+2,179 mi
- 11/02/201061,753 mi+1,359 mi
- 07/02/201163,459 mi+1,706 mi
- 09/02/201163,461 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/201264,859 mi+1,398 mi
- 21/02/201366,649 mi+1,790 mi
- 25/02/201469,745 mi+3,096 mi
- 20/02/201572,223 mi+2,478 mi
- 01/03/201674,564 mi+2,341 mi
- 01/03/201674,564 mi
- 07/03/201777,518 mi+2,954 mi
- 20/06/201883,761 mi+6,243 mi
- 02/07/201989,737 mi+5,976 mi
- 01/09/202093,176 mi+3,439 mi
- 09/11/202195,974 mi+2,798 mi
- 10/11/202195,975 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/202297,642 mi+1,667 mi
- 07/11/202398,674 mi+1,032 mi
- 05/11/202499,543 mi+869 mi
- 04/11/2025100,424 mi+881 mi
- 04/11/2025100,424 mi
- 02/11/2026101,335 mi+911 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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