1997 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · P220 BPG
1997 Mercedes-Benz E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 130,792 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P220 BPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 130,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P220 BPG MOT History
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 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (P220 BPG) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”.
P220 BPG Mileage History
- 24/01/2023130,505 mi
- 13/02/2023130,589 mi+84 mi
- 05/02/2024130,609 mi+20 mi
- 13/05/2025130,769 mi+160 mi
- 17/06/2026130,792 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- 722.6 Conductor Plate FailureModerate
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- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
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