1996 Mercedes E 2.2L Petrol · N656 BMT
1996 Mercedes E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 138,273 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2199cc
N656 BMT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2026
- 138,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N656 BMT Mileage History
- 29/09/2021131,490 mi
- 03/05/2023135,611 mi+4,121 mi
- 06/06/2025135,803 mi+192 mi
- 10/06/2026138,273 mi+2,470 mi
Average of roughly 1,445 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N656 BMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes E (N656 BMT) between September 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n\s and o\s re”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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