1997 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · R87 UOY
1997 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16/09/1997. Recorded mileage 99,210 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
R87 UOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 99,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R87 UOY Mileage History
- 17/03/202388,799 mi
- 09/05/202388,865 mi+66 mi
- 07/02/202488,966 mi+101 mi
- 24/10/202489,054 mi+88 mi
- 06/10/202599,210 mi+10,156 mi
Average of roughly 4,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R87 UOY 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-Benz E (R87 UOY) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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