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D288 AGM

1987 Mercedes-benz 240

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,637 mi
Last recorded110,637 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 240114,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 110,637 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 110,509 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADvise nearside front bumper trim lose

Advise nearside front tyre worn on inner an d outer edge close to legal limit

Advise offside rear brake discs outer face lightly scored

Advise rear exhaust silencer knocking on tow bar

Advise slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Advise slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Advise slight play in steering dampner

Advise under tray lose

Advise various small stone chips to front screen

Advise vehicle muddy on inspection and under body protection trays fitted at time of test restricting certain steering and brake components

Pass 8 Nov 2005 100,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D288 AGM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,218 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 D288 AGM, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D288 AGM registered?

D288 AGM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D288 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D288 AGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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