1998 Mercedes-Benz E 2.4L Petrol · S578 JDF
1998 Mercedes-Benz E (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 198,131 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2398cc
S578 JDF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 198,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S578 JDF Mileage History
- 05/07/200660,285 mi
- 05/07/200660,285 mi
- 24/07/200764,182 mi+3,897 mi
- 29/07/200871,539 mi+7,357 mi
- 08/07/200977,964 mi+6,425 mi
- 14/07/201084,851 mi+6,887 mi
- 18/07/201193,777 mi+8,926 mi
- 24/07/2012103,253 mi+9,476 mi
- 29/07/2013114,206 mi+10,953 mi
- 22/07/2014126,532 mi+12,326 mi
- 24/07/2014126,541 mi+9 mi
- 27/07/2015133,965 mi+7,424 mi
- 13/07/2016142,543 mi+8,578 mi
- 04/07/2017150,042 mi+7,499 mi
- 04/07/2017150,042 mi
- 04/07/2018161,260 mi+11,218 mi
- 04/07/2018161,260 mi
- 03/07/2019172,878 mi+11,618 mi
- 20/01/2021181,254 mi+8,376 mi
- 19/01/2022189,162 mi+7,908 mi
- 19/01/2023198,131 mi+8,969 mi
- 19/01/2023198,131 mi
Average of roughly 8,333 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
S578 JDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (S578 JDF) between July 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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