MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJW 514X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 154,463 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 PJW 514X, 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 44 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 PJW 514X registered?
PJW 514X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 April 1982.
Is PJW 514X safe to buy?
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