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ELO 390Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Beige Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 390Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 162,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 161,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 160,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 159,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 153,311 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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ELO 390Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Beige with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 ELO 390Y, 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 43 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 ELO 390Y registered?

ELO 390Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is ELO 390Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 390Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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