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A51 KEA

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 KEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 81,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 75,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering damper has minor fluid leak, slight misting of oil

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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A51 KEA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A51 KEA, 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 A51 KEA registered?

A51 KEA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A51 KEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 KEA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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