1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E2.4L Petrol

As of the August 2026 test the 1998 Mercedes‑E passed with no defects recorded at 143,642 miles. Earlier tests showed repeated notes on brake hose deterioration tyre wear oil leaks and occasional electronic faults but the latest clear result indicates those issues have been addressed and the overall trend is improving. The vehicle is about twenty eight years old and has accumulated roughly one hundred forty three thousand six hundred forty two miles which averages about five thousand one hundred thirty miles per year. MOT entries from July 2015 at 102,955 miles to August 2026 at 143,642 miles show a steady rise with tests recorded almost every twelve months and no large gaps in mileage accumulation. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the front and rear brake hoses look for signs of cracking or wear examine the front tyres for excessive inner edge wear and check for any fresh oil seepage around the engine and gearbox. The electronic stability control warning lamp should illuminate at start‑up and the nearside mirror must be secure on its mount. Front wheel bearing play power steering hose seepage and wear on the anti roll bar linkage bushes need to be verified. Rear subframe bushes and mounting points should be inspected for corrosion that could affect structural rigidity. Finally the windscreen should be free of cracks that impair vision and the stop lamp must operate correctly.