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R811 LHT

1997 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

491,726 mi
Last recorded491,726 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 491,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut to offside front tyre.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 491,716 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut to offside front tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 477,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 462,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 445,179 miles

car appears to have a bad under engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2006 444,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R811 LHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R811 LHT, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 LHT registered?

R811 LHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R811 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 LHT shows 6 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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