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1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · N665 FCC

N665 FCC

1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 199,299 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
199,299 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2199cc
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N665 FCC Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
  • 199,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

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N665 FCC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 11:32
MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (N665 FCC) between October 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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N665 FCC Mileage History

  1. 20/10/2006135,919 mi
  2. 23/10/2006135,921 mi+2 mi
  3. 26/10/2007151,139 mi+15,218 mi
  4. 27/10/2008161,242 mi+10,103 mi
  5. 14/12/2009174,388 mi+13,146 mi
  6. 30/12/2010179,699 mi+5,311 mi
  7. 04/01/2011179,724 mi+25 mi
  8. 03/03/2012180,245 mi+521 mi
  9. 10/03/2012180,250 mi+5 mi
  10. 31/07/2013180,301 mi+51 mi
  11. 31/07/2013180,301 mi
  12. 10/07/2014181,354 mi+1,053 mi
  13. 24/09/2015181,968 mi+614 mi
  14. 24/09/2015181,968 mi
  15. 12/08/2016185,076 mi+3,108 mi
  16. 10/03/2018188,325 mi+3,249 mi
  17. 04/03/2019190,221 mi+1,896 mi
  18. 12/03/2020191,594 mi+1,373 mi
  19. 12/03/2020191,594 mi
  20. 08/03/2021193,094 mi+1,500 mi
  21. 25/02/2022194,717 mi+1,623 mi
  22. 27/05/2023195,964 mi+1,247 mi
  23. 19/06/2024196,192 mi+228 mi
  24. 18/06/2025197,845 mi+1,653 mi
  25. 29/06/2026199,299 mi+1,454 mi

Average of roughly 3,219 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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