The road tax status for S981 KBA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S981 KBA?

The MOT for S981 KBA is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S981 KBA?

The recorded mileage for S981 KBA is 90,604 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S981 KBA ULEZ compliant?

No, S981 KBA 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 240 2.4L Petrol · S981 KBA

S981 KBA

1998 Mercedes-Benz 240 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 14/12/1998. Recorded mileage 90,604 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 240
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/04/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 90,604 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/04/2026

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 90,604 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 2398cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Special Offer: Use code SAVE10 for 10% off

SAVE £0.90

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99£8.09one-off payment

10% OFF

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

S981 KBA Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
90,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for S981KBA

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

S981 KBA Mileage History

29/04/200660,948 mi
29/04/200660,948 mi
29/07/200863,321 mi+2,373 mi
29/07/200863,321 mi
29/07/200970,346 mi+7,025 mi
30/07/200970,346 mi
27/07/201073,692 mi+3,346 mi
27/07/201073,692 mi
26/07/201176,411 mi+2,719 mi
22/07/201278,778 mi+2,367 mi
29/07/201381,498 mi+2,720 mi
29/07/201485,621 mi+4,123 mi
29/07/201589,081 mi+3,460 mi
17/08/202090,589 mi+1,508 mi
25/08/202090,589 mi
05/04/202590,604 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

S981 KBA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 08:26

MOT Analysis

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

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 240 (S981 KBA) between April 2006 and April 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2025 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 (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY