1998 Mercedes C 2.5L Diesel · S85 JNH
1998 Mercedes C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 229,039 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
S85 JNH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2018
- 229,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S85 JNH Mileage History
- 06/01/200692,065 mi
- 28/02/2007102,010 mi+9,945 mi
- 20/02/2008113,198 mi+11,188 mi
- 26/02/2008113,413 mi+215 mi
- 16/02/2009126,041 mi+12,628 mi
- 22/02/2010137,353 mi+11,312 mi
- 31/01/2011148,433 mi+11,080 mi
- 07/02/2012158,925 mi+10,492 mi
- 08/02/2012158,971 mi+46 mi
- 06/02/2013169,641 mi+10,670 mi
- 10/02/2014180,844 mi+11,203 mi
- 30/01/2015190,635 mi+9,791 mi
- 26/02/2016202,421 mi+11,786 mi
- 08/03/2016202,150 mi-271 mi
- 13/03/2017216,329 mi+14,179 mi
- 17/03/2017216,426 mi+97 mi
- 20/03/2018229,039 mi+12,613 mi
- 20/03/2018229,039 mi
Average of roughly 11,228 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S85 JNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes C (S85 JNH) between January 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2018 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: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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