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SK02 AAH

2002 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 AAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,021 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,391 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,391 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front number plate cracked.

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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SK02 AAH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK02 AAH, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK02 AAH registered?

SK02 AAH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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