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103 RJM

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,727 mi
Last recorded202,727 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration103 RJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 202,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 198,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 190,771 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 178,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 169,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 163,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 140,229 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 131,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,823 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side outer body sill rustung

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,563 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under tray

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 71,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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103 RJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 112,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 103 RJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 103 RJM registered?

103 RJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is 103 RJM safe to buy?

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