1997 Mercedes E 2.0L Petrol · P120 JHN
1997 Mercedes E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 163,942 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P120 JHN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2013
- 163,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P120 JHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (P120 JHN) between September 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
P120 JHN Mileage History
- 18/09/2006130,483 mi
- 18/09/2007136,485 mi+6,002 mi
- 18/09/2007136,485 mi
- 27/09/2008141,324 mi+4,839 mi
- 02/10/2009146,033 mi+4,709 mi
- 07/10/2010151,763 mi+5,730 mi
- 08/10/2010151,764 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2011156,789 mi+5,025 mi
- 22/02/2012159,072 mi+2,283 mi
- 23/02/2012105,072 mi-54,000 mi
- 29/03/2013163,942 mi+58,870 mi
Average of roughly 5,126 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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