MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BRAKE FLUID NEAR MIN MARK
boot struts defective
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
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A131 ACV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A131 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A131 ACV registered?
A131 ACV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A131 ACV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A131 ACV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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