1998 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · R788 AKR
1998 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 57,867 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,867 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
R788 AKR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2014
- 57,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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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R788 AKR Mileage History
- 04/01/200660,684 mi
- 02/01/200767,365 mi+6,681 mi
- 31/12/200778,926 mi+11,561 mi
- 09/01/200879,279 mi+353 mi
- 08/01/200989,311 mi+10,032 mi
- 08/01/200989,311 mi
- 22/12/200996,973 mi+7,662 mi
- 20/12/2010108,983 mi+12,010 mi
- 20/12/2010108,983 mi
- 19/12/2011122,334 mi+13,351 mi
- 21/12/2012135,855 mi+13,521 mi
- 14/01/201457,867 mi-77,988 mi
Average of roughly -351 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R788 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (R788 AKR) between January 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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