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B569 FRX

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

199,815 mi
Last recorded199,815 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB569 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 199,815 miles

Oil leak

bonnet hinge faulty

general corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2010 199,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bonnet hinge faulty

general corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2008 199,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in steering

Fail 27 Nov 2008 199,798 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2008 199,797 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B569 FRX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 B569 FRX, 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 B569 FRX registered?

B569 FRX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 11 October 1984.

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