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A91 NFR

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,175 mi
Last recorded212,175 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA91 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 212,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 204,728 miles

front and rear prop shaft joints beginning to split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 195,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 187,026 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 187,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s inner and outer,n/s inner rear driveshaft boots perished.n/s outer driveshaft boot split. Propshaft front coulping split.

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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A91 NFR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A91 NFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A91 NFR registered?

A91 NFR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 5 March 1984.

Is A91 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A91 NFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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