MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P103 KFC safe to buy?
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