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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
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2398cc

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
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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S981 KBA Mileage History

  1. 29/04/200660,948 mi
  2. 29/04/200660,948 mi
  3. 29/07/200863,321 mi+2,373 mi
  4. 29/07/200863,321 mi
  5. 29/07/200970,346 mi+7,025 mi
  6. 30/07/200970,346 mi
  7. 27/07/201073,692 mi+3,346 mi
  8. 27/07/201073,692 mi
  9. 26/07/201176,411 mi+2,719 mi
  10. 22/07/201278,778 mi+2,367 mi
  11. 29/07/201381,498 mi+2,720 mi
  12. 29/07/201485,621 mi+4,123 mi
  13. 29/07/201589,081 mi+3,460 mi
  14. 17/08/202090,589 mi+1,508 mi
  15. 25/08/202090,589 mi
  16. 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))”.

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