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CEB 547V

1980 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 240173,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEB 547V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 167,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 164,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 159,050 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 154,186 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 158,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 158,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 158,470 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 157,469 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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CEB 547V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 173,364 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 CEB 547V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEB 547V registered?

CEB 547V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 14 February 1980.

Is CEB 547V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEB 547V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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