1997 Mercedes E 2.3L Petrol · P403 OVV
1997 Mercedes E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 97,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
P403 OVV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2014
- 97,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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P403 OVV Mileage History
- 06/06/200669,065 mi
- 06/06/200669,065 mi
- 15/06/200771,418 mi+2,353 mi
- 07/08/200873,487 mi+2,069 mi
- 15/10/200975,772 mi+2,285 mi
- 19/10/200975,775 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/200975,775 mi
- 19/10/201078,688 mi+2,913 mi
- 19/10/201078,688 mi
- 12/11/201179,732 mi+1,044 mi
- 12/11/201179,732 mi
- 10/11/201280,550 mi+818 mi
- 21/11/201387,845 mi+7,295 mi
- 17/11/201497,685 mi+9,840 mi
- 18/11/201497,696 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,387 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P403 OVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (P403 OVV) between June 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)”; “Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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