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T871 LFM

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,132 mi
Last recorded119,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT871 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,132 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,132 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 108,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 87,601 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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T871 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T871 LFM, 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 T871 LFM registered?

T871 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is T871 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T871 LFM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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