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HN61 WHZ

2012 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,344 mi
Last recorded130,344 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 WHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 130,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,222 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BALL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BALL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,952 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,252 miles

damage to nearside side repeater

engine management light on

wear in front discs

Fail 20 Jan 2016 127,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x h7 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x h7 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside side repeater

engine management light on

wear in front discs

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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HN61 WHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN61 WHZ, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HN61 WHZ registered?

HN61 WHZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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