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B862 XYF

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,098 mi
Last recorded169,098 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 XYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 169,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 169,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 168,590 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 168,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 165,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 165,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 163,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 159,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 159,205 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis joins body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,623 miles

Nearside some corrosion under body

Fail 6 Feb 2018 156,623 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside some corrosion under body

Pass 8 Feb 2017 154,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,727 miles

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 144,907 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 138,773 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 138,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 137,721 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 137,721 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

central locking not working properly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 133,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 133,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,059 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 120,059 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 113,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 113,523 miles

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

fault in o/s/r fog light switch

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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B862 XYF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 B862 XYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B862 XYF registered?

B862 XYF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B862 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B862 XYF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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