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V669 VKE

1999 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

280,144 mi
Last recorded280,144 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 24088,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 280,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 200,105 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint corroded still secure

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 89,320 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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V669 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V669 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V669 VKE registered?

V669 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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