1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.8L Petrol · S165 BVO
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 132,582 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S165 BVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 132,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S165 BVO Mileage History
- 12/05/2022131,134 mi
- 03/05/2023132,297 mi+1,163 mi
- 17/05/2024132,407 mi+110 mi
- 28/04/2025132,503 mi+96 mi
- 21/04/2026132,582 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S165 BVO 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 (S165 BVO) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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