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B554 JDP

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,510 mi
Last recorded164,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB554 JDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 164,510 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 159,852 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on off side front outter sill

rear dif. leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2006 150,535 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for B554 JDP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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