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PJW 514X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 514X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,884 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 138,884 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for PJW 514X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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