1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · J2 PBP
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 153,312 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J2 PBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 153,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J2 PBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (J2 PBP) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J2 PBP Mileage History
- 18/12/2021152,846 mi
- 01/02/2022152,846 mi
- 04/01/2023153,307 mi+461 mi
- 16/01/2023153,312 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- 722.6 Conductor Plate FailureModerate
The 5-speed 722.6 electronic automatic gearbox suffers from failed speed sensors on the internal plastic electro-hydraulic conductor plate. Furthermore, the 13-pin transmission wiring plug pilot bushing O-rings degrade, allowing ATF to wick up the wiring loom straight into the transmission control module in the passenger footwell.
- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
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