1998 Mercedes E 2.4L Petrol · R376 FMV
1998 Mercedes E (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 173,698 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2398cc
R376 FMV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2020
- 173,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R376 FMV Mileage History
- 22/06/200652,945 mi
- 26/06/200762,767 mi+9,822 mi
- 03/07/200763,252 mi+485 mi
- 25/06/200873,675 mi+10,423 mi
- 25/06/200984,643 mi+10,968 mi
- 07/06/201095,041 mi+10,398 mi
- 14/06/2011102,071 mi+7,030 mi
- 13/06/2012108,162 mi+6,091 mi
- 13/06/2012108,162 mi
- 05/10/2013118,087 mi+9,925 mi
- 11/09/2015138,342 mi+20,255 mi
- 11/09/2015138,342 mi
- 14/09/2016147,646 mi+9,304 mi
- 14/09/2016147,646 mi
- 25/09/2017157,142 mi+9,496 mi
- 25/09/2017157,142 mi
- 15/03/2019168,787 mi+11,645 mi
- 20/03/2020173,698 mi+4,911 mi
- 20/03/2020173,698 mi
Average of roughly 8,786 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R376 FMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (R376 FMV) between June 2006 and March 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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