1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · R357 BLH
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 158,474 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R357 BLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 158,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R357 BLH 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 (R357 BLH) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R357 BLH Mileage History
- 04/01/2023154,034 mi
- 02/04/2024154,133 mi+99 mi
- 11/10/2024154,141 mi+8 mi
- 06/10/2025158,432 mi+4,291 mi
- 22/10/2025158,474 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,587 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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