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298 FCR

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration298 FCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,805 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,113 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF AND NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 92,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken OSR AND NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF AND NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 70,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,961 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,961 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,702 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,926 miles

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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298 FCR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 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 298 FCR, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 298 FCR registered?

298 FCR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is 298 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 298 FCR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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