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A805 DGM

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

230,335 mi
Last recorded230,335 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA805 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 230,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 228,165 miles

rear suspesion pipes corroding.nearside front bottom balljoint boot split.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 228,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear suspesion pipes corroding.nearside front bottom balljoint boot split.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 225,319 miles

rear suspension pipes corroding.all front ball joint rubber boots split.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 225,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear suspension pipes corroding.all front ball joint rubber boots split.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 222,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroding at rear.nearside inner track rod end dust boot split.nearside front upper and lower ball joint dust boots split.all rear suspension pipes corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 222,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear self levelling suspension pipes corroding.

fuel pipes corroding at rear of vehicle.

nearside front inner track rod ball joint dust boot split.nearside front upper and lower suspension joint dust boots split.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 219,318 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 219,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

rear suppension pipes corroded

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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A805 DGM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A805 DGM, 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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A805 DGM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 12 January 1984.

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