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KYJ 999W

1980 Mercedes-benz 240

Orange Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

192,268 mi
Last recorded192,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 240173,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYJ 999W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 192,268 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 192,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 188,832 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front valance slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2006 188,818 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2006 188,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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KYJ 999W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Orange with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KYJ 999W, 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 KYJ 999W registered?

KYJ 999W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is KYJ 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYJ 999W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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