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GGA 59M

1974 Mercedes-benz 240

Beige Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,095 mi
Last recorded64,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGA 59M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,095 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 64,048 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,440 miles

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

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

unable to fully check metal brake pipes as coated in underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to fully check metal brake pipes as coated in underseal

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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GGA 59M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 240 in Beige with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GGA 59M, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGA 59M registered?

GGA 59M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is GGA 59M safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGA 59M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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