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P930 UWY

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,289 mi
Last recorded126,289 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 UWY
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2009 126,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 126,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 116,026 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 108,656 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 108,656 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P930 UWY 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 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 P930 UWY, 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 P930 UWY registered?

P930 UWY is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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