1996 Mercedes E 2.8L Petrol · N89 BWG
1996 Mercedes E (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 184,136 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2799cc
N89 BWG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2008
- 184,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N89 BWG Mileage History
- 02/03/2006162,027 mi
- 03/03/2006162,036 mi+9 mi
- 28/02/2007169,655 mi+7,619 mi
- 01/03/200716,955 mi-152,700 mi
- 01/03/2008184,136 mi+167,181 mi
- 01/03/2008184,136 mi
Average of roughly 11,063 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N89 BWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes E (N89 BWG) between March 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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