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JFL 359Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 359Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 109,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005

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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JFL 359Y is a 1983 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFL 359Y, 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 JFL 359Y registered?

JFL 359Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 16 June 1983.

Is JFL 359Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 359Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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