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P677 OLP

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Beige Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,282 mi
Last recorded98,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 OLP
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2009 98,282 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2009 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2008 94,355 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2007 88,992 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,856 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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P677 OLP is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Beige with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P677 OLP, 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 P677 OLP registered?

P677 OLP is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P677 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P677 OLP 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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