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R707 UJH

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 UJH
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 120,253 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2008 120,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,391 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 105,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 95,802 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 95,802 miles

Centre 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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R707 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R707 UJH, 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 R707 UJH registered?

R707 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R707 UJH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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