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LO08 AFK

2008 Mercedes-benz 240

Black Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,196 mi
Last recorded143,196 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,196 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 143,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 138,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,099 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,914 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,462 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,882 miles

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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LO08 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 240 in Black with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO08 AFK, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO08 AFK registered?

LO08 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 AFK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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