1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · S862 CGP
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 129,896 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S862 CGP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 129,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S862 CGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S862 CGP) between August 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
S862 CGP Mileage History
- 31/08/200685,604 mi
- 30/08/200795,465 mi+9,861 mi
- 31/08/200795,466 mi+1 mi
- 30/08/2008100,761 mi+5,295 mi
- 04/10/2008100,937 mi+176 mi
- 29/08/2009103,805 mi+2,868 mi
- 19/11/2010111,573 mi+7,768 mi
- 20/11/2010111,573 mi
- 02/11/2011112,962 mi+1,389 mi
- 02/11/2011112,962 mi
- 14/02/2013115,260 mi+2,298 mi
- 14/02/2013115,260 mi
- 17/03/2014117,220 mi+1,960 mi
- 08/05/2015118,312 mi+1,092 mi
- 09/06/2016118,990 mi+678 mi
- 09/06/2016118,990 mi
- 18/08/2017119,900 mi+910 mi
- 18/08/2017119,900 mi
- 08/08/2018121,488 mi+1,588 mi
- 08/08/2018121,488 mi
- 08/08/2019124,848 mi+3,360 mi
- 08/08/2019124,848 mi
- 17/08/2020126,630 mi+1,782 mi
- 12/08/2021127,324 mi+694 mi
- 19/08/2022128,087 mi+763 mi
- 16/08/2023128,905 mi+818 mi
- 12/08/2024129,896 mi+991 mi
Average of roughly 2,468 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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