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T282 CLR

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,871 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 105,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 105,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,116 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 1 May 2010 86,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 86,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,023 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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T282 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 88,460 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 T282 CLR, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T282 CLR registered?

T282 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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