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N57 OYR

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 OYR
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 168,693 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES WOULD SUGGEST WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ON FRONT END

Fail 7 Dec 2007 168,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 153,024 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 153,016 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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