1997 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · R5 AJN
1997 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 96,205 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2996cc
R5 AJN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2018
- 96,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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R5 AJN Mileage History
- 29/07/200562,262 mi
- 31/07/200665,689 mi+3,427 mi
- 09/08/200665,730 mi+41 mi
- 30/07/200768,096 mi+2,366 mi
- 30/07/200768,096 mi
- 24/07/200870,591 mi+2,495 mi
- 24/07/200870,591 mi
- 21/07/200973,096 mi+2,505 mi
- 08/07/201071,193 mi-1,903 mi
- 28/07/201179,617 mi+8,424 mi
- 28/07/201179,617 mi
- 23/07/201279,954 mi+337 mi
- 08/07/201380,486 mi+532 mi
- 08/07/201380,486 mi
- 16/07/201483,588 mi+3,102 mi
- 04/11/201587,237 mi+3,649 mi
- 23/11/201688,253 mi+1,016 mi
- 13/11/201793,595 mi+5,342 mi
- 13/11/201793,595 mi
- 19/11/201896,205 mi+2,610 mi
Average of roughly 2,551 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R5 AJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (R5 AJN) between July 2005 and November 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2018 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: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)”.
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