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HAH 191Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

207,887 mi
Last recorded207,887 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAH 191Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 207,887 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 207,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 207,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

gear knob broken

many other parts of structure and non structure at earlier stages of corrosion

slight play in steering box

various oil leaks from engine,box etc

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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HAH 191Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 HAH 191Y, 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 43 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 HAH 191Y registered?

HAH 191Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 28 July 1983.

Is HAH 191Y safe to buy?

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