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E714 MHM

1988 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

241,258 mi
Last recorded241,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 240239,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 241,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 241,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 241,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 241,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 241,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 241,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective rear differential mounting ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 235,848 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 235,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector return pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 226,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 159,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 159,706 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 150,993 miles

brake warning light iluminated on dash

offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 150,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light iluminated on dash

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 150,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 150,951 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 145,695 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 145,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipe ferruels corroded

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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E714 MHM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 239,504 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 E714 MHM, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E714 MHM registered?

E714 MHM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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