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N880 DKL

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,901 mi
Last recorded117,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 DKL
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2009 117,901 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 96,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 89,505 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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N880 DKL is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N880 DKL, 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 N880 DKL registered?

N880 DKL is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N880 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N880 DKL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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