MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
CORRODED AREAS AS MARKED
Battery insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B96 GPT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 B96 GPT, 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 B96 GPT registered?
B96 GPT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 22 October 1984.
Is B96 GPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B96 GPT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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