1998 Mercedes 2.9L Diesel · R407 CHE
1998 Mercedes (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 111,861 km. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 111,861 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R407 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 111,861 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R407 CHE 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 Unknown (R407 CHE) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R407 CHE Odometer History
- 25/09/2024109,862 mi
- 02/10/2024109,862 mi
- 18/09/2025110,807 mi+945 mi
- 19/08/2026111,861 km
- 19/08/2026111,861 km
Average of roughly 1,054 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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