1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R703 BAN
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 127,890 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R703 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 127,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R703 BAN 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 (R703 BAN) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
R703 BAN Mileage History
- 26/01/2022126,450 mi
- 24/01/2023127,058 mi+608 mi
- 03/04/2024127,562 mi+504 mi
- 12/06/2025127,804 mi+242 mi
- 03/06/2026127,890 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- 722.6 Conductor Plate FailureModerate
The 5-speed 722.6 electronic automatic gearbox suffers from failed speed sensors on the internal plastic electro-hydraulic conductor plate. Furthermore, the 13-pin transmission wiring plug pilot bushing O-rings degrade, allowing ATF to wick up the wiring loom straight into the transmission control module in the passenger footwell.
- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
A lethal structural safety flaw on the W210 chassis is rust developing between the inner wheel arch panel and the spot-welded front upper coil spring perch cup. Severe hidden corrosion causes the welds to tear away completely, resulting in sudden suspension collapse and tyre rubbing.
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