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TAY 735X

1981 Mercedes-benz 240

Beige Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,580 mi
Last recorded177,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 240129,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 735X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 177,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2007 177,485 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 173,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 173,192 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner wing area developing rust clost to throttle mount and top suspension strut

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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TAY 735X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 in Beige with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 129,803 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAY 735X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAY 735X registered?

TAY 735X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TAY 735X safe to buy?

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