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FYR 201V

2007 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

346,612 mi
Last recorded346,612 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYR 201V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 346,612 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 346,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 340,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 340,112 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 331,984 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 331,984 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 325,576 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 325,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 314,135 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 314,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 303,012 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 290,038 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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FYR 201V is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FYR 201V, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FYR 201V registered?

FYR 201V is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is FYR 201V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYR 201V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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