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JDP 65W

1980 Mercedes-benz 240

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

183,050 mi
Last recorded183,050 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2005
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 240173,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 65W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2005 183,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front floors rusted

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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JDP 65W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 JDP 65W, 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 JDP 65W registered?

JDP 65W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is JDP 65W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDP 65W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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