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K9 STO

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 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

RegistrationK9 STO
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 103,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,156 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 75,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 20 Apr 2005 68,067 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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K9 STO is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K9 STO, 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 K9 STO registered?

K9 STO is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is K9 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 STO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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