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B301 NAY

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 NAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,916 miles

underbody covered with underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,233 miles

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

rear brakes sticking on slightly.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front brakes sticking on slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,048 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

UNDERBODY RUSTING THROUGHOUT. ALL TYRES WALLS CRACKING

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,932 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,585 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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B301 NAY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B301 NAY, 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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What year was B301 NAY registered?

B301 NAY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B301 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B301 NAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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