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8888 E

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,086 mi
Last recorded53,086 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8888 E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2026 53,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 50,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,033 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,456 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack all around.

Oil leak slight leakage from differential.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,441 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,582 miles

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,746 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,882 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,278 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,594 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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8888 E is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 8888 E, 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 8888 E registered?

8888 E is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 8888 E safe to buy?

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