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P469 FJC

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 FJC
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 103,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,823 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 93,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 88,150 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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P469 FJC 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 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 P469 FJC, 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 P469 FJC registered?

P469 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P469 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 FJC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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