1998 Mercedes Unknown 4.3L Diesel · R389 VOV
1998 Mercedes Unknown (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 375,252 km. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 375,252 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R389 VOV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 375,252 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R389 VOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Unknown (R389 VOV) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail lamp on switch not operating. (4.”; “Central Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above front of propshaft. (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
R389 VOV Odometer History
- 15/07/2026375,196 km
- 23/07/2026375,252 km+56 km
Average of roughly 2,554 km per year across 2 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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