1996 Mercedes E 3.2L Petrol · D1 MWJ
1996 Mercedes E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 96,268 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3199cc
D1 MWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 96,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D1 MWJ Mileage History
- 26/10/202296,224 mi
- 18/10/202396,241 mi+17 mi
- 25/10/202496,262 mi+21 mi
- 31/10/202496,263 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/202596,268 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D1 MWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes E (D1 MWJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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