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C440 JGL

1986 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

307,508 mi
Last recorded307,508 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 240168,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 JGL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 307,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 307,482 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 307,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 306,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 305,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 305,673 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 305,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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C440 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C440 JGL, 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 C440 JGL registered?

C440 JGL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C440 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C440 JGL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C440 JGL have outstanding finance?

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