1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · P281 GKE
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1996. Recorded mileage 54,618 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2295cc
P281 GKE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 54,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Good
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P281 GKE Mileage History
- 15/01/20078,738 mi
- 31/03/20089,648 mi+910 mi
- 18/05/200910,438 mi+790 mi
- 08/07/201310,590 mi+152 mi
- 14/07/201412,231 mi+1,641 mi
- 15/06/201517,212 mi+4,981 mi
- 01/08/201625,301 mi+8,089 mi
- 09/08/201625,326 mi+25 mi
- 28/07/201730,062 mi+4,736 mi
- 28/07/201730,062 mi
- 10/08/201833,169 mi+3,107 mi
- 02/08/201937,049 mi+3,880 mi
- 05/08/201937,051 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/202040,125 mi+3,074 mi
- 17/09/202144,357 mi+4,232 mi
- 04/11/202246,917 mi+2,560 mi
- 20/02/202447,113 mi+196 mi
- 20/02/202447,113 mi
- 24/01/202552,139 mi+5,026 mi
- 26/01/202654,618 mi+2,479 mi
Average of roughly 2,411 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
P281 GKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (P281 GKE) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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