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P644 SUW

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,089 mi
Last recorded129,089 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 SUW
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 129,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2008 120,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 115,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper starting to smear, soon need replacing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,673 miles

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

front wiper starting to smear, soon need replacing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,805 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake balance close to maximum limits

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P644 SUW is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P644 SUW, 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 P644 SUW registered?

P644 SUW is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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