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P654 JHL

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 JHL
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2008 143,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 119,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 113,194 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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P654 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,399 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 P654 JHL, 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 30 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 P654 JHL registered?

P654 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P654 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P654 JHL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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