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N990 JAF

1995 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,264 mi
Last recorded242,264 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 JAF
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 242,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 243,895 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 227,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 211,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 191,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N990 JAF is a 1995 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N990 JAF, 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 31 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 N990 JAF registered?

N990 JAF is a 1995 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 13 October 1995.

Is N990 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 JAF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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