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B205 ADS

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

218,781 mi
Last recorded218,781 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 218,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 218,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Jun 2020 218,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 218,539 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS/HOSES/PIPES COVERED IN THICK UNDERSEAL

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOISY

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 218,372 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 218,370 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 218,048 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 217,722 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 217,178 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner flitch

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 216,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member has slight corrosion

offside rear floor has slight corrosion

steering centre drag link has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2012 215,406 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 214,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 213,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 213,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 211,779 miles

Brake pipe greased unable to inspect

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 210,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 205,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 201,765 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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B205 ADS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B205 ADS, 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

How do I check the history of B205 ADS?

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What year was B205 ADS registered?

B205 ADS is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B205 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 ADS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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