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VBH 392W

1980 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 240173,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 392W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 35,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,839 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 26,839 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 20,921 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 16,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 14,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,049 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,244 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 4,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 4,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 291,113 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 289,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 285,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 278,561 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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VBH 392W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 173,364 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 VBH 392W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBH 392W registered?

VBH 392W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is VBH 392W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBH 392W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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