1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · N544 FFS
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 71,658 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N544 FFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 71,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N544 FFS Mileage History
- 13/05/202370,109 mi
- 10/05/202471,536 mi+1,427 mi
- 10/05/202471,536 mi
- 13/11/202571,658 mi+122 mi
- 13/11/202571,658 mi
Average of roughly 618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N544 FFS 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-Benz E (N544 FFS) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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