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B333 DOM

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,215 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 72,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 718,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,794 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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B333 DOM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B333 DOM, 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 B333 DOM registered?

B333 DOM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B333 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B333 DOM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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