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A199 VAB

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,103 mi
Last recorded32,103 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 VAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 32,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,017 miles

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.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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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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