MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,120 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RMJ 423W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 173,364 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 RMJ 423W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RMJ 423W registered?
RMJ 423W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 21 August 1980.
Is RMJ 423W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RMJ 423W 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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