MOT Status
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32,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake draging slightly
offside rear tyre cracking in tread and side wall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
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A199 VAB 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 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A199 VAB, 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 A199 VAB registered?
A199 VAB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A199 VAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A199 VAB shows 2 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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