1996 Mercedes E 3.2L Petrol · N524 CMF
1996 Mercedes E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 196,352 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N524 CMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 196,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N524 CMF 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 1996 Mercedes E (N524 CMF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
N524 CMF Mileage History
- 19/11/2022193,713 mi
- 28/11/2022193,732 mi+19 mi
- 03/09/2024196,310 mi+2,578 mi
- 10/09/2024196,310 mi
- 03/11/2025196,352 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 892 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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