1998 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · S468 BDP
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 212,719 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S468 BDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2023
- 212,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S468 BDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (S468 BDP) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S468 BDP Mileage History
- 17/01/2022208,421 mi
- 25/01/2022208,423 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/2023212,719 mi+4,296 mi
Average of roughly 4,153 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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