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A500 GJF

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Gold Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,510 mi
Last recorded186,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 186,510 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 186,508 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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A500 GJF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Gold with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A500 GJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A500 GJF?

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What year was A500 GJF registered?

A500 GJF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A500 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 GJF 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.

Does A500 GJF have outstanding finance?

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