1998 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · R257 DHJ
1998 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 168,058 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2018.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R257 DHJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2017
- 168,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R257 DHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (R257 DHJ) between April 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2017 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
R257 DHJ Mileage History
- 03/04/200678,483 mi
- 03/04/200782,879 mi+4,396 mi
- 03/04/200886,822 mi+3,943 mi
- 31/03/200991,210 mi+4,388 mi
- 21/04/2010100,743 mi+9,533 mi
- 19/04/2011113,602 mi+12,859 mi
- 17/04/2012118,966 mi+5,364 mi
- 09/05/2013128,040 mi+9,074 mi
- 29/05/2013128,044 mi+4 mi
- 27/05/2014152,399 mi+24,355 mi
- 22/10/2015166,415 mi+14,016 mi
- 10/11/2016167,186 mi+771 mi
- 08/11/2017168,058 mi+872 mi
Average of roughly 7,722 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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