MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
corrosion on off side front outter sill
rear dif. leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corossion forminig on rear chassis.
rear exhaust box has one rubber mount missing from it front.
slight dif. oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B554 JDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B554 JDP, 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 B554 JDP registered?
B554 JDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 5 July 1985.
Is B554 JDP safe to buy?
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