MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEG 786W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 173,364 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 HEG 786W, 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 46 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 HEG 786W registered?
HEG 786W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 21 November 1980.
Is HEG 786W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HEG 786W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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