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JKU 892P

1975 Mercedes-benz 240

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

5,035 mi
Last recorded5,035 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 24063,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKU 892P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 5,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 4,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 4,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 4,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,727 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 3,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front floor pan/chassis corroding

offside and nearside rear of body corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,617 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steering bushes deteroirated

all steering components slightly corroded

all suspension bushes deteroirated

all suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front wheel has slight binding on rotation

offside rear brake flexie hose slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubbers deteroirated

slight free play found at steering wheel

strong advise all brake pipes not fully inspected due to all covered in thick underseal

strong advise all fuel pipes not fully inspected due to all covered in thick underseal

strong advise vehicle chassis covered in thick underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2012 2,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all steering bushes deteroirated

all steering components slightly corroded

all suspension bushes deteroirated

all suspension components slightly corroded

offside rear brake flexie hose slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubbers deteroirated

slight free play found at steering wheel

strong advise all brake pipes not fully inspected due to all covered in thick underseal

strong advise all fuel pipes not fully inspected due to all covered in thick underseal

strong advise vehicle chassis covered in thick underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2011 2,611 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes not fully inspected due to covered in thick under seal

all fuel pipes not fully inspected due to covered in thick under seal

all steering and suspension and brakes components corroded

all steering and suspension bushes deterated

offside rear flexie hose slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber hanger insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 1,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear & nearside front tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 13 Oct 2010 1,927 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front & both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Oct 2009 1,073 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 1,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 824 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 821 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside 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.

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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JKU 892P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 240 in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,126 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 JKU 892P, 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 51 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKU 892P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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