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A489 YOX

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

235,621 mi
Last recorded235,621 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA489 YOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 235,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 235,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 227,888 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 227,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 214,798 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 214,786 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 204,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 204,332 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 195,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 190,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 187,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 183,793 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 181,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 177,418 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 177,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear outer cv boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 173,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 168,793 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 168,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 165,418 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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A489 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A489 YOX, 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 A489 YOX registered?

A489 YOX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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