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F125 OJE

1989 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,395 mi
Last recorded185,395 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 240185,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 OJE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 185,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 178,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 173,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 170,454 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 169,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 168,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear axle leaking

engine oil leak

os sill beginning to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2011 168,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear axle leaking

engine oil leak

os sill beginning to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2010 165,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 165,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 165,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006
Fail 11 Oct 2006 165,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F125 OJE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 185,395 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 F125 OJE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F125 OJE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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