1998 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S983 CHC
1998 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 38,579 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S983 CHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 38,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S983 CHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (S983 CHC) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
S983 CHC Mileage History
- 20/07/202236,970 mi
- 05/05/202337,343 mi+373 mi
- 06/11/202437,961 mi+618 mi
- 21/11/202437,969 mi+8 mi
- 16/10/202538,579 mi+610 mi
Average of roughly 496 miles per year across 5 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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