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62 LR

1998 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,818 mi
Last recorded116,818 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz E112,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 LR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 116,523 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))

Pass 1 May 2024 114,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 113,914 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear shocks misty

Pass 17 Apr 2021 113,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 111,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 111,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,975 miles

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

front pipe catalytic converters removed

Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,975 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pipe catalytic converters removed

Pass 30 May 2014 105,411 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 103,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deterioated and corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 103,328 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deterioated and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 76,464 miles

Slight play in O/S front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2005 76,444 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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62 LR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 62 LR, 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 62 LR registered?

62 LR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is 62 LR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 LR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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