1998 Mercedes-Benz E 4.3L Petrol · R276 CET
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (4.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 107,772 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R276 CET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 107,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R276 CET 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 (R276 CET) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R276 CET Mileage History
- 11/10/2023106,052 mi
- 25/10/2023106,056 mi+4 mi
- 04/10/2024106,476 mi+420 mi
- 26/09/2025107,764 mi+1,288 mi
- 09/10/2025107,772 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 862 miles per year across 5 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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