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C181 MWF

1986 Mercedes-benz 240

Beige Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 240168,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 101,130 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

ADVISE CONDITION OF NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SERAT.

ADVISE CONDITION OF OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT.

ADVISE METAL WATER PIPE CORRODED.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR SHOWING CORROSION.

Battery insecure

CUSTOMER ADVISORY OLD FUEL, AND BRAKE PIPE AT REAR OF VEHICLE , LEFT ON CHASSIS AFTER REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.

VEHICLE CHASSIS SHOWING CORROSION THROUGH OUT .

advise battery wrong type for vehicle

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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C181 MWF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240 in Beige with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 168,770 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 C181 MWF, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C181 MWF registered?

C181 MWF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C181 MWF safe to buy?

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