1996 Mercedes E 2.0L Petrol · P966 AWW
1996 Mercedes E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 131,972 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P966 AWW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2012
- 131,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P966 AWW Mileage History
- 24/04/200689,466 mi
- 09/05/200794,788 mi+5,322 mi
- 17/05/2008102,075 mi+7,287 mi
- 30/05/2008102,830 mi+755 mi
- 26/08/2009114,421 mi+11,591 mi
- 26/08/2009114,427 mi+6 mi
- 25/08/2010117,370 mi+2,943 mi
- 25/01/2011121,244 mi+3,874 mi
- 30/01/2012131,972 mi+10,728 mi
Average of roughly 7,369 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P966 AWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes E (P966 AWW) between April 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
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