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N242 BYC

1995 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,723 mi
Last recorded170,723 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 BYC
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 170,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 170,723 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 161,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 150,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 150,383 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 132,967 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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N242 BYC is a 1995 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%.

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 N242 BYC, 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 31 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 N242 BYC registered?

N242 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N242 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 BYC 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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