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A341 JDX

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Brown Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA341 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,564 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake did not lock out (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of mains to rear flexis slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 77,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 77,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 74,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2012 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 72,688 miles

n/s/f hub swivel joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 71,686 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,933 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking.

slight corrossion on rear brake pipes.

slight wear in steering linkage.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,319 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight free play in steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,412 miles

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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A341 JDX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Brown with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 166,474 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 A341 JDX, 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 42 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 A341 JDX registered?

A341 JDX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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