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TEC 820Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,346 mi
Last recorded233,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEC 820Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 233,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 232,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 232,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise having tracking checked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 231,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 231,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2009 230,757 miles

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

slight inballance on front brakes in favour of near/side

Fail 30 Jan 2008 229,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 229,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 227,647 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 227,645 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 225,719 miles

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)

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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TEC 820Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 TEC 820Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TEC 820Y?

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What year was TEC 820Y registered?

TEC 820Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is TEC 820Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEC 820Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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