1997 Mercedes E 2.4L Petrol · R545 VHE
1997 Mercedes E (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 121,973 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/06/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2398cc
R545 VHE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2016
- 121,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R545 VHE Mileage History
- 20/10/200658,308 mi
- 23/10/200763,943 mi+5,635 mi
- 22/12/200869,382 mi+5,439 mi
- 09/12/200977,504 mi+8,122 mi
- 07/12/201084,776 mi+7,272 mi
- 06/12/201192,010 mi+7,234 mi
- 06/12/201299,989 mi+7,979 mi
- 06/12/201299,993 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/2013106,955 mi+6,962 mi
- 04/12/2014111,527 mi+4,572 mi
- 04/12/2014111,527 mi
- 11/12/2015118,081 mi+6,554 mi
- 14/12/2015118,086 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/2016121,973 mi+3,887 mi
- 12/12/2016121,973 mi
Average of roughly 6,274 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R545 VHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (R545 VHE) between October 2006 and December 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2016 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”.
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