1997 Mercedes E 2.3L Petrol · P832 CPH
1997 Mercedes E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 163,909 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
P832 CPH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2014
- 163,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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P832 CPH Mileage History
- 08/03/200690,845 mi
- 01/03/2007100,733 mi+9,888 mi
- 02/03/2007100,733 mi
- 16/01/2008112,630 mi+11,897 mi
- 16/01/2008112,630 mi
- 23/02/2009122,038 mi+9,408 mi
- 23/02/2009122,038 mi
- 23/12/2009129,194 mi+7,156 mi
- 13/05/2011153,649 mi+24,455 mi
- 13/05/2011153,649 mi
- 31/01/2013155,005 mi+1,356 mi
- 31/01/2013155,005 mi
- 12/11/2013155,086 mi+81 mi
- 27/09/2014163,909 mi+8,823 mi
Average of roughly 8,540 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
P832 CPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (P832 CPH) between March 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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