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A528 ROR

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,473 mi
Last recorded151,473 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA528 ROR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 151,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody shows signs of repair /undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody shows signs of repair /undersealed

Fail 14 May 2021 149,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody undersealed

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2009 145,695 miles

corrosion around brake servo mounting.

n/s headlamp cracked.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 145,695 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

corrosion around brake servo mounting.

n/s headlamp cracked.

Pass 1 May 2008 140,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 140,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 140,169 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 140,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side head light slight damage

off side front to rear and both rear suspension pipes getting rusty

off side front tyre wear on endge

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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A528 ROR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A528 ROR, 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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A528 ROR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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