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A958 KRT

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,780 mi
Last recorded140,780 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA958 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,780 miles

Corrosion of fuel pipes above rear subframe.

Nearside Rear Corrosion of suspension pipe out shock absorber.

Offside Rear Corrosion of suspension pipe out to shock absorber.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 140,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,455 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven pull (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight cracking

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers seat slight side ways movement

Offside Rear tyre side wall slight cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 140,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,196 miles

o/s/r drive shaft inner gaiter split

Fail 25 Sep 2013 140,186 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 140,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2012 140,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 139,867 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 138,520 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 137,567 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre side walls starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2008 137,565 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre side walls starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2007 136,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 135,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 134,466 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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A958 KRT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 A958 KRT, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A958 KRT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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