1996 Mercedes E 2.0L Diesel · P785 KNV
1996 Mercedes E (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 165,314 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P785 KNV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2008
- 165,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P785 KNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes E (P785 KNV) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2008 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)”; “Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P785 KNV Mileage History
- 20/04/2006142,723 mi
- 11/04/2008165,314 mi+22,591 mi
Average of roughly 11,427 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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