£15,000 - £20,000
1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG (W202)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 731
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, first-generation Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (W202) in Brilliant Silver Metallic. It has been well-maintained, with a mileage of 71,836 supported by comprehensive service history.
Condition
8
Excellent, largely original condition throughout.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2020332F776124
Chassis No:
Odometer:
71,836 miles
S510 LAM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A rare and desirable Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (W202), the first C-Class to bear the AMG badge, representing a landmark in Mercedes-Benz performance heritage
Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic, this example presents in excellent, largely original condition throughout
First registered by Dick Lovett Mercedes-Benz in August 1998, supplied new to its first owner and subsequently retained within the same family for over 25 years.
Showing three former keepers.
Powered by the naturally-aspirated 4.3-litre V8, producing around 306bhp and paired with a f5-speed automatic transmission
The odometer displays 71,836 miles, supported by a stamped service book and comprehensive history file, including numerous invoices and MOT Certificates
Last serviced in 2022 at 71,623 miles, with a current MOT valid until June 2026, confirming continued maintenance
Retains its original factory build card, dealer-supplied book pack and a large amount of supporting documentation
With its subtle styling, V8 power an...
Points of note
£1,199
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,451
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,756
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
71,750 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-04
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 16 2025 with 71,750 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2024 with 71,732 miles
Passed
On Oct 07 2022 with 71,668 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2017 with 71,623 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2016 with 71,606 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2015 with 71,586 miles
Passed
On Oct 14 2014 with 71,534 miles
Passed
On Oct 14 2013 with 71,409 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2012 with 71,289 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2011 with 70,484 miles
Passed
On Sep 08 2010 with 66,954 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2009 with 62,156 miles
Passed
On Sep 05 2008 with 58,255 miles
Failed
On Sep 05 2008 with 58,255 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Sep 24 2007 with 58,121 miles
Failed
On Sep 21 2007 with 58,121 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passed
On Aug 10 2006 with 58,044 miles
Failed
On Aug 07 2006 with 58,044 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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