MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes covered with sealer
corrosion n/s rear repaired on inside
crack on n/s headlamp not affecting pattern
exhaust knocking on body
slight play steering idler arms
surface corrosion around n/s rear coil spring
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B270 PEY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 171,090 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 B270 PEY, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B270 PEY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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