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RHL 371X

1998 Mercedes-benz 240

Maroon Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 24076,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 371X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,567 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 96,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RHL 371X is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240 in Maroon with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,411 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 RHL 371X, 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 28 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 RHL 371X registered?

RHL 371X is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is RHL 371X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHL 371X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHL 371X have outstanding finance?

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