No, P984 BUG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P984 BUG?

The MOT for P984 BUG is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P984 BUG?

The recorded mileage for P984 BUG is 179,367 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P984 BUG ULEZ compliant?

No, P984 BUG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · P984 BUG

P984 BUG

1996 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 179,367 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Mar 2027
Road Tax: Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage: 179,367 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01 Sept 2026

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1996

Engine

3199cc

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P984 BUG Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
179,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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P984 BUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 06:51

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (P984 BUG) between August 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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P984 BUG Mileage History

31/08/200651,380 mi
30/08/200752,336 mi+956 mi
30/08/200752,336 mi
27/08/200853,274 mi+938 mi
31/07/200955,403 mi+2,129 mi
19/03/201062,632 mi+7,229 mi
08/04/201174,557 mi+11,925 mi
14/02/201285,712 mi+11,155 mi
25/04/2013100,958 mi+15,246 mi
02/05/2013100,960 mi+2 mi
09/06/2014110,068 mi+9,108 mi
30/03/2015118,266 mi+8,198 mi
09/02/2016124,843 mi+6,577 mi
08/03/2017129,903 mi+5,060 mi
10/04/2018135,449 mi+5,546 mi
10/04/2019141,732 mi+6,283 mi
12/08/2020153,058 mi+11,326 mi
06/07/2021157,183 mi+4,125 mi
25/04/2022161,861 mi+4,678 mi
25/04/2022161,861 mi
17/04/2023167,211 mi+5,350 mi
17/04/2023167,211 mi
04/04/2024169,896 mi+2,685 mi
04/04/2024169,896 mi
14/04/2025175,042 mi+5,146 mi
14/04/2025175,042 mi
09/03/2026179,367 mi+4,325 mi

Average of roughly 6,556 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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