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S465 XOO

1997 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

300,562 mi
Last recorded300,562 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 300,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 296,952 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 296,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 294,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 290,189 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 290,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 285,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 285,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 280,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 276,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 272,601 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 267,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 262,789 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 256,982 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
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S465 XOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S465 XOO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S465 XOO registered?

S465 XOO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for S465 XOO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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