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B496 AKH

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,938 mi
Last recorded190,938 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 AKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 190,938 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 190,938 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 188,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 187,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 185,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 182,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 182,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 177,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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B496 AKH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B496 AKH, 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.

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What year was B496 AKH registered?

B496 AKH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B496 AKH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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