MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FUV 859V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 173,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FUV 859V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FUV 859V?
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What year was FUV 859V registered?
FUV 859V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 5 June 1980.
Is FUV 859V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FUV 859V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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