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LK05 VFV

2004 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 24079,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 138,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 215,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 214,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 203,204 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 203,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 195,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center metal brackets snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side mirror glasses deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 195,238 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements White instead of yellow. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center metal brackets snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side mirror glasses deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LK05 VFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,182 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 LK05 VFV, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 VFV registered?

LK05 VFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LK05 VFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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