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S37 HGC

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 81,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 74,385 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

slight play detected at both front wheels

Fail 4 May 2017 74,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

slight play detected at both front wheels

Pass 24 May 2014 67,364 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension componets corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 64,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,034 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f foglight inop

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,044 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 49,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,574 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 46,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,116 miles

Offside Front 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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S37 HGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S37 HGC, 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.

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What year was S37 HGC registered?

S37 HGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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