1997 Mercedes E 2.0L Petrol · R3 DNA
1997 Mercedes E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 77,261 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R3 DNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 77,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R3 DNA Mileage History
- 23/10/202371,373 mi
- 15/10/202475,353 mi+3,980 mi
- 17/10/202475,358 mi+5 mi
- 17/10/202577,242 mi+1,884 mi
- 28/10/202577,261 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R3 DNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (R3 DNA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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