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B883 AAV

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,932 mi
Last recorded159,932 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB883 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,932 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 154,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 154,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 153,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 148,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 146,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 143,867 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 143,867 miles

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

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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B883 AAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B883 AAV, 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 B883 AAV registered?

B883 AAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B883 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B883 AAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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