The road tax status for R263 DKY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R263 DKY?

The MOT for R263 DKY is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of R263 DKY?

The recorded mileage for R263 DKY is 465,997 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R263 DKY ULEZ compliant?

No, R263 DKY 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

1997 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · R263 DKY

R263 DKY

1997 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12/12/1997. Recorded mileage 465,997 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/12/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 465,997 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 08/12/2023

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Odometer: 465,997 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 3199cc

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R263 DKY Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2022
465,997 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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R263 DKY Odometer History

06/12/2013250,252 km
06/12/2013250,252 km
19/11/2014275,477 km+25,225 km
19/11/2015311,971 km+36,494 km
22/11/2016337,154 km+25,183 km
22/11/2016337,154 km
06/11/2017366,212 km+29,058 km
09/11/2018395,150 km+28,938 km
25/11/2019415,379 km+20,229 km
18/11/2020426,446 km+11,067 km
09/12/2021447,602 km+21,156 km
01/12/2022465,997 km+18,395 km

Average of roughly 24,011 km per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

R263 DKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:10

MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (R263 DKY) between December 2013 and December 2022.

The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 December 2022 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: Suspension (15 issues), Steering (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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.

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