1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · N862 VSA
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 106,866 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N862 VSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 106,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N862 VSA 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 (N862 VSA) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
N862 VSA Mileage History
- 26/11/2024102,950 mi
- 29/11/2024102,956 mi+6 mi
- 14/11/2025105,508 mi+2,552 mi
- 26/11/2025105,513 mi+5 mi
- 08/08/2026106,866 mi+1,353 mi
Average of roughly 2,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
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