1986 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · D257 APV
1986 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 84,256 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D257 APV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 84,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D257 APV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz E (D257 APV) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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