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P602 OKN

1997 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,981 mi
Last recorded164,981 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 164,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 158,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate detertiorationg cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2011 158,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate detertiorationg cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2009 152,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 142,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 132,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 132,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 118,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 118,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 109,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 109,929 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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P602 OKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P602 OKN, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P602 OKN registered?

P602 OKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P602 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 OKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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