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N461 KKH

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 KKH
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 104,887 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 94,868 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 94,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2006 84,936 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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N461 KKH is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N461 KKH, 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 N461 KKH registered?

N461 KKH is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N461 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 KKH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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