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UPY 774X

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPY 774X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,178 miles

o/s/f floor been welded

o/s/r inner sill slight corroded

front plate cracked

n/s and o/s rear suspension bushes perished

underside vehicle has surfae corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,921 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,921 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 109,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,059 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front inner lower wheel arch corroded through

slight corrosion to nearside lower inner wheel arch

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front inner lower wheel arch corroded through

slight corrosion to nearside lower inner wheel arch

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,744 miles

Alternator incorrectly aligned

Battery insecure

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 23 Oct 2009 98,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

alternator miss aligned bracket/bolt faulty

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at bottom

excessive corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

front number plate slightly cracked

offside front tyre worn between 1.6mm and 2mm

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,709 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,401 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 86,890 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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UPY 774X is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UPY 774X, 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

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What year was UPY 774X registered?

UPY 774X is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is UPY 774X safe to buy?

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