Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S731 JEC

S731 JEC

1998 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 89,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 06/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,730 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1799cc

S731 JEC Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2024
  • 89,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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S731 JEC Mileage History

  1. 04/08/200640,513 mi
  2. 07/08/200640,513 mi
  3. 05/08/200844,550 mi+4,037 mi
  4. 05/08/200844,550 mi
  5. 06/08/200946,151 mi+1,601 mi
  6. 06/08/200946,151 mi
  7. 10/08/201046,552 mi+401 mi
  8. 24/09/201247,096 mi+544 mi
  9. 19/09/201350,269 mi+3,173 mi
  10. 02/09/201456,468 mi+6,199 mi
  11. 22/09/201564,003 mi+7,535 mi
  12. 29/09/201671,070 mi+7,067 mi
  13. 02/10/201775,065 mi+3,995 mi
  14. 29/09/201878,491 mi+3,426 mi
  15. 30/09/201982,619 mi+4,128 mi
  16. 30/11/202085,519 mi+2,900 mi
  17. 15/02/202288,592 mi+3,073 mi
  18. 25/03/202288,592 mi
  19. 01/08/202388,599 mi+7 mi
  20. 01/09/202388,599 mi
  21. 08/10/202489,730 mi+1,131 mi

Average of roughly 2,707 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

S731 JEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 06:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S731 JEC) between August 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 08 October 2024 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: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 70 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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