1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R675 ERT
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 161,845 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R675 ERT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 161,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R675 ERT Mileage History
- 14/03/200661,605 mi
- 15/03/200661,608 mi+3 mi
- 20/02/200766,518 mi+4,910 mi
- 26/02/200873,744 mi+7,226 mi
- 26/02/200873,744 mi
- 18/02/200981,683 mi+7,939 mi
- 05/03/201090,258 mi+8,575 mi
- 14/03/201195,535 mi+5,277 mi
- 01/03/2012103,085 mi+7,550 mi
- 05/03/2013109,650 mi+6,565 mi
- 06/03/2014118,260 mi+8,610 mi
- 25/02/2015123,839 mi+5,579 mi
- 01/03/2016131,223 mi+7,384 mi
- 28/02/2017137,186 mi+5,963 mi
- 26/02/2018141,950 mi+4,764 mi
- 12/03/2019148,015 mi+6,065 mi
- 02/03/2020151,479 mi+3,464 mi
- 26/02/2021153,115 mi+1,636 mi
- 10/02/2022155,241 mi+2,126 mi
- 26/01/2023157,190 mi+1,949 mi
- 16/01/2024158,777 mi+1,587 mi
- 16/01/2025160,141 mi+1,364 mi
- 23/01/2026161,845 mi+1,704 mi
Average of roughly 5,046 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R675 ERT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (R675 ERT) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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