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G594 EKC

1990 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

266,391 mi
Last recorded266,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 266,391 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes coverer with under seel

Fail 22 Jul 2014 266,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes coverer with under seel

Pass 24 May 2013 260,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 256,466 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 256,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 291,407 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 251,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 246,249 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 246,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 242,627 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 242,625 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 238,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 234,810 miles

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

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

LOWER ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC TRIM FITTED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 234,800 miles

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

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

LOWER ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC TRIM FITTED

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 234,798 miles

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

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

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

LOWER ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC TRIM FITTED

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G594 EKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G594 EKC, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G594 EKC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G594 EKC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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