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B17 EML

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

281,437 mi
Last recorded281,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 EML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 281,437 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 281,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 281,071 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 281,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 280,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 280,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 280,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 279,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 279,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 274,849 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 268,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 263,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 263,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 263,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 259,318 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 259,306 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 249,781 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 249,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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B17 EML is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 B17 EML, 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 B17 EML registered?

B17 EML is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B17 EML shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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