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P862 PRL

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 PRL
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2008 86,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,753 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,909 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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P862 PRL is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Blue 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 P862 PRL, 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 P862 PRL registered?

P862 PRL is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P862 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 PRL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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