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A708 HPD

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Gold Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 HPD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 138,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch anti roll bar mounting prescribed area BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and front of inner wheel arch BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and front of rear inner wheel arch BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded at outer ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / jacking point BOTH SIDES not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front to rear suspension fluid pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated X3 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All cv boots heavily perished

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

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

Small rust hole n/s/f floor/sill area

Fail 31 Oct 2017 138,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking No4 injector (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All cv boots heavily perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Small rust hole n/s/f floor/sill area

Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal box (2.3.3b)

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 133,246 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,145 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 128,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,755 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 121,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 121,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,022 miles

0/s/f outer sill corroded by jacking point

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,022 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

0/s/f outer sill corroded by jacking point

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 70,382 miles

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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A708 HPD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Gold with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A708 HPD, 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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A708 HPD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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