1988 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · F26 TEF
1988 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 95,001 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F26 TEF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 95,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F26 TEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz E (F26 TEF) between April 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
F26 TEF Mileage History
- 09/04/202294,814 mi
- 06/11/202395,001 mi+187 mi
- 06/11/202395,001 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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