1997 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R685 ACL
1997 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 685 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2996cc
R685 ACL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2022
- 685 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.
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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R685 ACL Mileage History
- 23/05/2022169,409 mi
- 31/05/2022685 mi-168,724 mi
Average of roughly -7,576,385 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R685 ACL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (R685 ACL) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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