MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,162 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
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SJ05 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 86,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 SJ05 BDY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SJ05 BDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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