MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre inner side wall has a slight bulge
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Propshaft component defective
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tyre inner side wall has a slight bulge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B475 WUD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B475 WUD, 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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B475 WUD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B475 WUD safe to buy?
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