1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 2.5L Diesel · R588 JEV
1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/06/1998. Recorded mileage 176,125 km. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 250
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 176,125 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
R588 JEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 176,125 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R588 JEV Odometer History
- 25/05/2023167,230 km
- 30/05/2023167,321 mi
- 31/05/2024179,966 mi+12,645 mi
- 02/03/2026176,122 km
- 02/03/2026176,125 km+3 km
Average of roughly 3,210 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R588 JEV 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 250 (R588 JEV) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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