1996 Mercedes-Benz E 2.2L Petrol · P996 HWG
1996 Mercedes-Benz E (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 132,654 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P996 HWG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 132,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P996 HWG 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-Benz E (P996 HWG) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P996 HWG Mileage History
- 04/01/2023128,659 mi
- 16/12/2025132,618 mi+3,959 mi
- 29/12/2025132,654 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,339 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- 722.6 Conductor Plate FailureModerate
The 5-speed 722.6 electronic automatic gearbox suffers from failed speed sensors on the internal plastic electro-hydraulic conductor plate. Furthermore, the 13-pin transmission wiring plug pilot bushing O-rings degrade, allowing ATF to wick up the wiring loom straight into the transmission control module in the passenger footwell.
- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
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