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RFC 554W

1981 Mercedes-benz 240

Orange Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 240129,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 554W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 161,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 161,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear cv boots split

Fail 27 Jul 2009 161,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 161,858 miles

both rear outer cv gaiters split

there is filler in offside and nearside outer sills appears to have metal under filler requires further investigation

Fail 9 Jul 2008 161,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer cv gaiters split

there is filler in offside and nearside outer sills appears to have metal under filler requires further investigation

Fail 25 Mar 2008 161,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer cv gaitors split

offside rear drop link worn and knocking

Pass 8 Mar 2007 161,858 miles

see original vt32

Fail 2 Mar 2007 161,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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baby seats fitted to both rear seatbelts

both rear cv boots split

both rear tyres close to limit

both rear wheel arch panels corroding

brake pipes corroding

chips in front screen

exhaust slight blow

front chassis section corroding

outer sill panels corroding

starter motor faulty

wiper blades weak

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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RFC 554W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 in Orange with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 129,803 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 RFC 554W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFC 554W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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