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JHZ 5041

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 5041
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2009 140,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 132,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 121,973 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes E230 Elegance A?

Based on 468 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Stop lamp not working 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 18
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JHZ 5041 is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes E230 Elegance A fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHZ 5041, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes E230 Elegance A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes E230 Elegance A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHZ 5041 registered?

JHZ 5041 is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is JHZ 5041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHZ 5041 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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