MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
front binding slightly
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLJ 733R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 54,674 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 PLJ 733R, 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 50 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 PLJ 733R registered?
PLJ 733R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 27 October 1976.
Is PLJ 733R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PLJ 733R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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