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NEW 773P

1984 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,302 mi
Last recorded45,302 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 240166,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 773P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,302 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust hanging low

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside flasher switch not staying up

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,722 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 44,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn

rear ends of sill backs getting weak

vehicle is left hand drive

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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NEW 773P is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 166,474 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 NEW 773P, 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 42 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 NEW 773P registered?

NEW 773P is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 4 October 1984.

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