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A662 CEC

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,452 mi
Last recorded180,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA662 CEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 180,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 180,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 179,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 178,204 miles

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

n/s floor and of side sill corroding

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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A662 CEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A662 CEC, 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 A662 CEC registered?

A662 CEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A662 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A662 CEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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