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NRU 446W

1981 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 240129,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRU 446W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 86,999 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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NRU 446W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 129,803 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 NRU 446W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRU 446W?

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What year was NRU 446W registered?

NRU 446W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is NRU 446W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRU 446W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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