1991 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Petrol · H784 BYF
1991 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 176,846 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H784 BYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 176,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H784 BYF 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz E (H784 BYF) between February 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))”.
H784 BYF Mileage History
- 02/02/2022172,148 mi
- 02/06/2023172,221 mi+73 mi
- 02/06/2023172,223 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/2024172,516 mi+293 mi
- 05/01/2026176,846 mi+4,330 mi
Average of roughly 1,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Arch, sill and rear subframe mount corrosionSerious
UK ownership guides call out the same W124 rot spots: rust around all arches, rear sills around the jacking points, the crossmember below the sump and the front mounts of the rear subframe, with estates additionally trapping water where the rear quarter window seal sits, causing severe rust. Specialist maintenance writing for North American cars backs the pattern, flagging the front wheel arches behind the plastic cladding where moisture and dirt are trapped, and the jacking point areas, and noting that the factory protection only lasts so many winters of road salt. Structural corrosion at the subframe mounts or sill roots is an MOT failure, not an advisory.
- M103 and M104 head gasket failureSerious
Both the single-cam M103 and the 24-valve M104 six-cylinders are known for head gasket failure. Specialist guides describe the tell-tale symptoms as an oil leak, foamy coolant and high water consumption, and workshop writing on the model adds that the first sign is usually oil seeping externally from the front passenger-side corner of the engine, with oil and coolant emulsifying in the reservoir or on the cap in worse cases. Catching it early means a gasket job; ignoring it risks the engine, and the six-cylinder cars need substantial strip-down labour.
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