1998 Mercedes E 2.8L Petrol · S788 YEV
1998 Mercedes E (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 78,585 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S788 YEV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2012
- 78,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S788 YEV Mileage History
- 28/05/200543,020 mi
- 22/05/200647,039 mi+4,019 mi
- 23/05/200751,375 mi+4,336 mi
- 15/05/200855,170 mi+3,795 mi
- 15/05/200958,985 mi+3,815 mi
- 17/05/201062,716 mi+3,731 mi
- 24/05/201167,455 mi+4,739 mi
- 29/11/201169,243 mi+1,788 mi
- 17/11/201278,585 mi+9,342 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
S788 YEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (S788 YEV) between May 2005 and November 2012.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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