MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,203 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
car underside has been under sealed
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
car underside has been under sealed
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C781 TGV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C781 TGV, 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 C781 TGV registered?
C781 TGV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C781 TGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C781 TGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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