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V507 DNF

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV507 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 111,811 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,374 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,374 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,842 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,036 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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V507 DNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V507 DNF, 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 V507 DNF registered?

V507 DNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V507 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V507 DNF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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