The road tax status for R720 AOV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R720 AOV?

The MOT for R720 AOV is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R720 AOV?

The recorded mileage for R720 AOV is 179,792 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R720 AOV ULEZ compliant?

No, R720 AOV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes-Benz E 2.4L Petrol · R720 AOV

R720 AOV

1997 Mercedes-Benz E (2.4L, petrol). First registered 20/11/1997. Recorded mileage 179,792 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 179,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 21/09/2025

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Mileage: 179,792 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2398cc

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R720 AOV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
179,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R720 AOV Mileage History

20/09/2022169,996 mi
14/09/2023173,043 mi+3,047 mi
14/09/2023173,044 mi+1 mi
10/09/2024176,415 mi+3,371 mi
10/09/2025179,792 mi+3,377 mi

Average of roughly 3,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R720 AOV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 17:29

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (R720 AOV) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.

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