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P689 FRS

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 FRS
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 47,599 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 47,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,233 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P689 FRS is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Green 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 P689 FRS, 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 P689 FRS registered?

P689 FRS is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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