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JEG 727Y

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,024 mi
Last recorded95,024 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEG 727Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,024 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 90,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JEG 727Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 166,474 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 JEG 727Y, 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 42 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 JEG 727Y registered?

JEG 727Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 19 September 1984.

Is JEG 727Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEG 727Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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