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BEF 111Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,384 mi
Last recorded119,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEF 111Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 119,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,141 miles

Central SLIGHT PLAY ON CENTRE BEARING

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 106,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,497 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,497 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,240 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 81,072 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,072 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,126 miles

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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BEF 111Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 BEF 111Y, 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 43 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 BEF 111Y registered?

BEF 111Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 2 June 1983.

Is BEF 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEF 111Y shows 22 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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