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WJL 711L

1975 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,156 mi
Last recorded12,156 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz 24063,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 711L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,749 miles

under side of car heavy corrorded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 11,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

under side of car heavy corrorded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 11,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 8,960 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WJL 711L is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,126 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 WJL 711L, 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 51 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 WJL 711L?

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What year was WJL 711L registered?

WJL 711L is a 1975 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 3 October 1975.

Is WJL 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJL 711L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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