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PSU 346

1989 Mercedes-benz 240

Brown Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 240185,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 346
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 117,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 117,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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PSU 346 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 in Brown with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 185,395 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 PSU 346, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PSU 346 registered?

PSU 346 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is PSU 346 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 346 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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