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F315 SBP

1989 Mercedes-benz 240

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 240185,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 SBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 52,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,535 miles

Front Both front shock absorber bump stops and gaiters deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops and gaiters deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 50,535 miles

Front Both front shock absorber bump stops and gaiters deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S/F Side light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops and gaiters deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 May 2024 50,402 miles

Front general corrosion font suspension

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 50,400 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front general corrosion font suspension

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2015 50,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2015 50,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,208 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,628 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,356 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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F315 SBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F315 SBP, 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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F315 SBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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