1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R716 BNF
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1998. Recorded mileage 228,736 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,736 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
R716 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 228,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R716 BNF Mileage History
- 15/02/2023206,475 mi
- 28/02/2024217,718 mi+11,243 mi
- 28/02/2024217,718 mi
- 06/05/2025221,320 mi+3,602 mi
- 06/05/2026228,736 mi+7,416 mi
Average of roughly 6,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R716 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (R716 BNF) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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