MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES WOULD SUGGEST WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ON FRONT END
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES WOULD SUGGEST WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ON FRONT END
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes E230 Elegance A?
Based on 468 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N57 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N57 OYR, 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 N57 OYR registered?
N57 OYR is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 5 January 1996.
Is N57 OYR safe to buy?
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