MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front both side and rear both side wheels achers corroded
front both side engine mounting worns
front buper mounting lower corroded
n/s/r exhaust mounting deteriorated
rear bumper damage
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear general vehicle condition poor
rear fuel tank corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear fuel tank corroded
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B927 JAO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Maroon with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B927 JAO, 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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B927 JAO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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