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1995 Mercedes E 2.0L Petrol · M986 EGC

M986 EGC

1995 Mercedes E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1995. Recorded mileage 292,565 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES E
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
292,565 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
1998cc

M986 EGC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
  • 292,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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M986 EGC Mileage History

  1. 05/09/2022288,338 mi
  2. 15/09/2022288,350 mi+12 mi
  3. 29/08/2023288,881 mi+531 mi
  4. 20/07/2024288,927 mi+46 mi
  5. 13/10/2025292,565 mi+3,638 mi

Average of roughly 1,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M986 EGC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 01:18
MOT Analysis

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 1995 Mercedes E (M986 EGC) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r sub-frame mount corroded and split (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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