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490 UTO

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 UTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,095 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across a axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive left side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,482 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across a axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive left side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 191,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 188,631 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 188,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 186,130 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,452 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 181,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,253 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 42,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 172,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 172,880 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 163,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 163,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 155,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 146,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 122,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 116,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 116,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 95,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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490 UTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 490 UTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 490 UTO registered?

490 UTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for 490 UTO shows 35 tests with a 74.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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