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P757 PYX

1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,716 mi
Last recorded94,716 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A104,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 PYX
MakeMercedes
ModelE230 Elegance A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 94,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower valence missing/broken

slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill/jacking point

slight perishing to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower valence missing/broken

slight damage to nearside front tyre rim protector

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill/jacking point

slight perishing to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,659 miles

front pads possibly low require checking

unable to check proper condition of brake pipes due to being greased

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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P757 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P757 PYX, 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 P757 PYX registered?

P757 PYX is a 1996 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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