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H143 XNP

1990 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,134 mi
Last recorded9,134 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 XNP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 9,134 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 8,535 miles

Front hub seals leaking slightly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 8,305 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking slightly

both rear inner sills corroded

central floor area corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 8,231 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 8,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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H143 XNP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H143 XNP, 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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What year was H143 XNP registered?

H143 XNP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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