1997 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · R81 BLH
1997 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 99,694 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,694 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
R81 BLH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2015
- 99,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R81 BLH Mileage History
- 29/11/200537,335 mi
- 29/11/200639,707 mi+2,372 mi
- 01/04/200842,943 mi+3,236 mi
- 29/04/200944,995 mi+2,052 mi
- 07/05/201046,914 mi+1,919 mi
- 28/04/201148,540 mi+1,626 mi
- 23/05/201253,701 mi+5,161 mi
- 18/05/201370,532 mi+16,831 mi
- 06/05/201489,061 mi+18,529 mi
- 23/04/201599,694 mi+10,633 mi
- 23/04/201599,694 mi
Average of roughly 6,636 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R81 BLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (R81 BLH) between November 2005 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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