1997 Mercedes E 2.3L Petrol · P744 OLP
1997 Mercedes E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 172,168 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,168 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
P744 OLP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2007
- 172,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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P744 OLP Mileage History
- 17/01/2006145,071 mi
- 30/01/2007163,658 mi+18,587 mi
- 21/07/2007172,168 mi+8,510 mi
- 21/07/2007172,168 mi
Average of roughly 17,994 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P744 OLP 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 1997 Mercedes E (P744 OLP) between January 2006 and July 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2007 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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