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P753 OFS

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,124 mi
Last recorded182,124 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 OFS
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 182,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 178,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes beging to corode.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 178,524 miles

Rear brake pipes beging to corode.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 160,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 143,093 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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P753 OFS is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Black 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 P753 OFS, 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 P753 OFS registered?

P753 OFS is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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