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1995 Mercedes E 2.2L Petrol · N397 DJA

N397 DJA

1995 Mercedes E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1995. Recorded mileage 86,016 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
86,016 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
2199cc
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N397 DJA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
  • 86,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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N397 DJA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 17:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes E (N397 DJA) between April 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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N397 DJA Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202285,628 mi
  2. 28/04/202385,899 mi+271 mi
  3. 01/05/202485,947 mi+48 mi
  4. 20/06/202586,016 mi+69 mi
  5. 25/06/202586,016 mi

Average of roughly 123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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