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PLJ 733R

1976 Mercedes-benz 240

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,187 mi
Last recorded6,187 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 24054,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 733R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 6,187 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 6,187 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 6,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 5,918 miles

front binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2015 5,688 miles

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.

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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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?

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