1996 Mercedes-Benz E 3.1L Petrol · N282 KUM
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (3.1L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 91,653 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N282 KUM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2024
- 91,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N282 KUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (N282 KUM) between February 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)”.
N282 KUM Mileage History
- 15/02/200649,252 mi
- 14/02/200756,256 mi+7,004 mi
- 09/02/200863,646 mi+7,390 mi
- 27/01/200967,937 mi+4,291 mi
- 27/01/200967,937 mi
- 15/02/201074,035 mi+6,098 mi
- 04/03/201175,751 mi+1,716 mi
- 05/03/201175,751 mi
- 16/04/201278,103 mi+2,352 mi
- 16/04/201278,103 mi
- 22/05/201978,462 mi+359 mi
- 05/05/202083,086 mi+4,624 mi
- 05/05/202083,086 mi
- 10/05/202186,476 mi+3,390 mi
- 10/05/202288,454 mi+1,978 mi
- 16/05/202390,232 mi+1,778 mi
- 13/05/202491,653 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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