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1996 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · P943 GOE

P943 GOE

1996 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 182,580 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
182,580 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Jul 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
3199cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle has passed its most recent MOT test in July 2024, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This outcome is consistent with the previous two tests, which also reported no defects. The lack of reported issues in the 2024 and 2022 tests suggests that the vehicle's maintenance has been satisfactory. The recorded mileage of 182,580 miles, accumulated over approximately 30 years, is consistent with typical usage for this age of vehicle. However, there is a notable gap in the MOT history between 2021 and 2022, with a period of almost a year without a test. This gap could indicate that the vehicle was not regularly used or maintained during this time. The rapid accumulation of 6,086 miles per year is also worth noting, as this could contribute to increased wear on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension components. Given the stable maintenance trend and lack of reported defects, a buyer should inspect the vehicle's suspension and steering components, as well as the brake system, to ensure they are in good condition. The 2021 test failure, which was not specified, is a cause for concern, and a buyer should investigate the nature of this failure to understand the extent of any potential repairs. Additionally, the vehicle's structural integrity should be assessed for any signs of corrosion or damage, particularly in areas such as the sills and wheel arches.

P943 GOE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
  • 182,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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P943 GOE Mileage History

  1. 03/12/2021181,466 mi
  2. 27/01/2022181,477 mi+11 mi
  3. 10/07/2024182,580 mi+1,103 mi

Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P943 GOE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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-Benz E (P943 GOE) between December 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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