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A910 GEF

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,779 mi
Last recorded189,779 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA910 GEF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 189,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 187,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 185,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 185,189 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 185,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 185,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 180,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

car has been under sealed /brake pipes and brake flexys

Fail 9 Jul 2015 180,338 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

car has been under sealed /brake pipes and brake flexys

Pass 24 Jun 2014 175,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 175,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 172,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 172,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 172,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 163,845 miles

o/s headlight has slight reduced output as condensation on inside of the glass

Fail 10 Feb 2012 163,845 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s headlight has slight reduced output as condensation on inside of the glass

Pass 17 Nov 2010 153,118 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 9 Nov 2010 152,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

o/s/f upper ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 133,285 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 100,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 98,401 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 98,401 miles

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

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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A910 GEF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A910 GEF, 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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A910 GEF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 6 February 1984.

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