1998 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · S708 BGT
1998 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 138,199 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S708 BGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 138,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S708 BGT 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 C (S708 BGT) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
S708 BGT Mileage History
- 15/04/2024135,374 mi
- 18/04/2024135,374 mi
- 21/05/2025136,650 mi+1,276 mi
- 18/06/2026138,199 mi+1,549 mi
- 19/06/2026138,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 5 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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