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198 RAR

2018 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz E45,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 RAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,546 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2026 66,546 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,410 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 59,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 51,506 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 47,795 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong size (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 32,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,135 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 25,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge has split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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198 RAR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 198 RAR, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 198 RAR?

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What year was 198 RAR registered?

198 RAR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is 198 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 RAR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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