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3 RSE

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

248,848 mi
Last recorded248,848 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 248,848 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 243,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 236,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 229,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 221,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 212,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside rear boot well

Fail 24 Mar 2021 212,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside rear boot well

Pass 12 Mar 2020 206,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 192,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 182,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 167,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 161,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 154,975 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 146,363 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 146,363 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 137,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 127,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,606 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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3 RSE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 3 RSE, 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 3 RSE registered?

3 RSE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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