1998 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · R594 BEC
1998 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 148,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2996cc
R594 BEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 148,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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R594 BEC Mileage History
- 03/08/2022144,365 mi
- 04/08/2022144,381 mi+16 mi
- 14/07/2023147,926 mi+3,545 mi
- 20/07/2023148,002 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 3,784 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R594 BEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (R594 BEC) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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