MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to-front/rear subframes,front arches,brake pipes.
front no plate lettering deteriorated
front tyres wear outer edges
n/s/r stop lamp dim
o/s/r tyre edges bald/worn to internal structure
oil leaks diff/engine/gearbox
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes E230 Elegance A?
Based on 468 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R529 TPO is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R529 TPO, 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 R529 TPO registered?
R529 TPO is a 1997 Mercedes E230 Elegance A, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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