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S981 KBA

1998 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 24076,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 KBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 90,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,589 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,621 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2012 78,778 miles

A LITTLE PLAY NOTED IN BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS.

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERED & WORN LOW ON OUTER-BAND.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN TO APPROX:: 3MM.,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,692 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S REAR TYRE FEATHERED & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & RE-ALIGNMENT NEEDED....Thanx...

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil level is low

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil level is low

Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 60,948 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S981 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S981 KBA, 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.

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S981 KBA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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