1997 Mercedes E 2.3L Petrol · R82 UCS
1997 Mercedes E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 109,743 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R82 UCS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2010
- 109,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R82 UCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes E (R82 UCS) between June 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
R82 UCS Mileage History
- 13/06/2006121,618 mi
- 13/06/2006121,618 mi
- 04/07/200778,034 mi-43,584 mi
- 18/07/200778,035 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/200778,035 mi
- 26/06/200884,033 mi+5,998 mi
- 03/07/200884,135 mi+102 mi
- 02/09/2009105,689 mi+21,554 mi
- 17/09/2009105,276 mi-413 mi
- 20/08/2010109,743 mi+4,467 mi
Average of roughly -2,837 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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