1994 Mercedes-Benz E 2.0L Petrol · M656 DNV
1994 Mercedes-Benz E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 226,916 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M656 DNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 226,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M656 DNV 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz E (M656 DNV) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”.
M656 DNV Mileage History
- 10/12/2024218,847 mi
- 19/12/2024218,871 mi+24 mi
- 09/04/2026226,877 mi+8,006 mi
- 22/04/2026226,881 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2026226,916 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 5,824 miles per year across 5 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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