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SM14 YMZ

2014 Mercedes-benz 240

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,285 mi
Last recorded202,285 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 202,285 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 187,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm also cracking on tread and badly unevenly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 168,571 miles

Full length undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 168,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Full length undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2022 150,177 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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SM14 YMZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 240 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM14 YMZ, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM14 YMZ registered?

SM14 YMZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 26 May 2014.

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