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G312 CLE

1989 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 240185,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 156,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 154,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 153,972 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 153,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 153,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 153,832 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Adevise fan belt rib missing and frayed

Advise battery was flat before test

Advise rear brakes req attention

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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G312 CLE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G312 CLE, 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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What year was G312 CLE registered?

G312 CLE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G312 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G312 CLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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