CarVerify

Free Car Check

S134 GPN

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 2398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,855 mi
Last recorded133,855 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 GPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 133,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 133,824 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,879 miles

Nearside front steering arm has slight play on inner ball joint

Upper centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,189 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear on inner nearside steering tie rod

Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,210 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,178 miles

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

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

nearside front steering tie rod inner ball joint has slight play & wear

Fail 25 Jul 2012 112,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,832 miles

both front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 23 Jul 2011 107,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 102,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,785 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,753 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front & rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 86,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,459 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S134 GPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 88,460 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 S134 GPN, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S134 GPN?

You can check the full history of S134 GPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S134 GPN registered?

S134 GPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is S134 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S134 GPN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S134 GPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S134 GPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.