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8882 SC

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,340 mi
Last recorded53,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8882 SC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 52,743 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,613 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,193 miles

steering damper has oil mist

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,157 miles

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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8882 SC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8882 SC, 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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How do I check the history of 8882 SC?

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What year was 8882 SC registered?

8882 SC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is 8882 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8882 SC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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