MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,429 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
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C228 FUS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C228 FUS, 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.
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What year was C228 FUS registered?
C228 FUS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 24 January 1986.
Is C228 FUS safe to buy?
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