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A669 MVM

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,977 mi
Last recorded162,977 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 162,977 miles

front brakes slightly binding on

front panel to wings badly corroded

fuel pipe at tank damp

metal suspension pipes corroded

neardside rear brake flexi twisted

nearside rear floor heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear slam panel corroded

reg plate fading

sills corroded

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 1 May 2008 153,983 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 153,983 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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A669 MVM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A669 MVM, 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 A669 MVM registered?

A669 MVM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 15 March 1984.

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