1998 Mercedes E 2.4L Petrol · S960 FRP
1998 Mercedes E (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 101,816 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,816 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
S960 FRP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2012
- 101,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S960 FRP Mileage History
- 01/08/200658,431 mi
- 15/08/200753,394 mi-5,037 mi
- 15/08/200872,241 mi+18,847 mi
- 11/08/200980,977 mi+8,736 mi
- 02/08/201089,480 mi+8,503 mi
- 02/08/201089,480 mi
- 11/08/201198,267 mi+8,787 mi
- 26/01/2012101,793 mi+3,526 mi
- 27/01/2012101,816 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,903 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S960 FRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes E (S960 FRP) between August 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2012 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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