£880
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£880
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO
UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 8
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This W202 C240 Sport Auto, finished in Blue Black with a Black leather interior, benefits from long-term ownership and a recent respray. With a comprehensive history file, mechanical upkeep, and attractive presentation, this modern classic Mercedes appears to be a well-maintained example.
Condition
7
The car is described as tidy and well-presented with a recent respray enhancing its appearance. It has been garaged since 2016 and has a good history file, suggesting it has been well-maintained. However, the description mentions higher overall mileage and slight wear, indicating it is not in near-perfect condition.
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136,521 miles
S554LLJ
1998
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£880
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 SPORT AUTO
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief:
Tiidy example of a W202 generation C240 Sport
Finished in Blue Black over a Black leather interior Owned by the current keeper for the last 10 years Recent respray undertaken Good history file including stamped service book
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A tidy and well-presented example of a W202-generation Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport.
Finished in Blue Black over a Black leather interior, this car benefits from long-term ownership.
Despite the higher overall mileage, the car presents very well and has clearly been looked after.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle benefits from a recent respray which has greatly enhanced its appearance, and it remains smart both inside and out.
It is offered with a current MOT valid until December 2026.
In 2024 the rear suspension arms were replaced, along with the lower and upper torque rods, while the front and rear subframe has been undersealed to help preserve the structure.
Always garaged since 2016, this C240 has clearly enjoyed consid...
Price Analysis vs Other C 240s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,054
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous C 240 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 18th Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
201,970 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Dec 2025, 201,970 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Part covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Partly covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 10th Dec 2024, 201,905 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/bolts rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 19th Dec 2023, 201,524 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 25th Oct 2022, 201,438 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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