1996 Mercedes S-Class 2.8L Petrol · P216 ERP
1996 Mercedes S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 303,529 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 303,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2799cc
P216 ERP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2010
- 303,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P216 ERP Mileage History
- 10/04/2006141,246 mi
- 02/06/2009273,822 mi+132,576 mi
- 28/09/2009286,808 mi+12,986 mi
- 04/11/2010303,527 mi+16,719 mi
- 22/11/2010303,529 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 35,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P216 ERP 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 S-Class (P216 ERP) between April 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)”; “Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”.
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