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C519 NWM

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

259,220 mi
Last recorded259,220 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC519 NWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 259,220 miles

general under body rust

Pass 1 Oct 2024 259,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under car

Fail 1 Oct 2024 259,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under car

Pass 21 Mar 2024 259,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under car

Fail 21 Mar 2024 259,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust under car

Pass 31 Mar 2023 259,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 259,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 259,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 259,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 259,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 259,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 258,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

genaral rust under car

Pass 26 Feb 2018 258,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 258,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 258,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 258,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 255,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 255,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 251,748 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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C519 NWM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 171,090 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 C519 NWM, 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 41 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 C519 NWM registered?

C519 NWM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C519 NWM safe to buy?

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