MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel near limit
wear in nearside steering idler some play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A974 SGK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A974 SGK, 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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What year was A974 SGK registered?
A974 SGK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 15 September 1983.
Is A974 SGK safe to buy?
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