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P38 UGW

1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A116,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 UGW
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight oil leaks from rear differential and engine.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 57,668 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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P38 UGW is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Silver 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 P38 UGW, 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 P38 UGW registered?

P38 UGW is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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