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RG51 FCF

2001 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Diesel 2570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,770 mi
Last recorded178,770 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,570cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 178,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 172,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 172,396 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 163,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 156,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 156,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 148,903 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 148,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,594 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,204 miles

ALL PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,850 miles

brake pad warning light on

front pads on limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Sep 2011 76,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,035 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads appear low and disc's lipped

nboth front tyres wearing on outer edges

steering rack gaitors expanded

Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads appear low and disc's lipped

nboth front tyres wearing on outer edges

steering rack gaitors expanded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,593 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 57,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RG51 FCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RG51 FCF, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RG51 FCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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