The road tax status for S871 EOJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S871 EOJ?

The MOT for S871 EOJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of S871 EOJ?

The recorded mileage for S871 EOJ is 198,087 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S871 EOJ ULEZ compliant?

No, S871 EOJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · S871 EOJ

S871 EOJ

1998 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/09/1998. Recorded mileage 198,087 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 29/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 198,087 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 29/08/2024

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Mileage: 198,087 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2497cc

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S871 EOJ Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2024
198,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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S871 EOJ Mileage History

12/08/2022193,696 mi
09/08/2023196,021 mi+2,325 mi
13/08/2024198,087 mi+2,066 mi

Average of roughly 2,191 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S871 EOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 20:13

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S871 EOJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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