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P103 KFC

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,813 mi
Last recorded173,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 KFC
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 173,813 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 173,813 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 155,636 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 155,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 149,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P103 KFC is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 116,617 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 P103 KFC, 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 29 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 P103 KFC registered?

P103 KFC is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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