1997 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · R182 CEU
1997 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,589 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,589 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
R182 CEU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 76,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R182 CEU Mileage History
- 28/07/200535,660 mi
- 28/07/200535,060 mi-600 mi
- 26/07/200637,334 mi+2,274 mi
- 25/07/200740,268 mi+2,934 mi
- 15/01/200943,059 mi+2,791 mi
- 14/01/201044,191 mi+1,132 mi
- 19/01/201146,514 mi+2,323 mi
- 20/01/201247,284 mi+770 mi
- 16/01/201348,722 mi+1,438 mi
- 20/02/201450,725 mi+2,003 mi
- 05/02/201552,258 mi+1,533 mi
- 03/02/201653,710 mi+1,452 mi
- 25/01/201755,563 mi+1,853 mi
- 18/01/201856,245 mi+682 mi
- 21/01/201957,042 mi+797 mi
- 21/10/201957,160 mi+118 mi
- 07/10/202059,247 mi+2,087 mi
- 08/10/202162,039 mi+2,792 mi
- 08/10/202162,039 mi
- 06/10/202266,317 mi+4,278 mi
- 18/10/202372,476 mi+6,159 mi
- 18/10/202372,477 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/202475,961 mi+3,484 mi
- 25/10/202475,962 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/202576,589 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 2,022 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R182 CEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (R182 CEU) between July 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Onto flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Onto flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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