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N857 CNA

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,374 mi
Last recorded192,374 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 CNA
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 192,374 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 192,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 191,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 190,221 miles

body and wheels scratched

chips in windscreen(less than 10mm)

coolant warning light on

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f fog light inop

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2006 181,366 miles

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on rear discs

wheels and body scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2005 165,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 165,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 165,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flasher bulbs faded

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight oil leak

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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N857 CNA is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N857 CNA, 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 N857 CNA registered?

N857 CNA is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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