MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under the body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front/Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear with all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front/Back and both sides inner/outer sills, Both sides lower B posts Vehicle has excessive corrosin repair all over. General inner and outer body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor suport bars both sides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
vehicle has excessive corrosion repair
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to under body of vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underside covered in sealer
brake pipes covered in sealer
front and rear brake discs pitted
general corrosion underside
rear service brake
very slight brake judder when roadtested
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underside covered in sealer
brake pipes covered in sealer
front and rear brake discs pitted
general corrosion underside
rear service brake
very slight brake judder when roadtested
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear side lamp dull
both front inner wings corroded - not excessive
offside front brake binding slightly
underside covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear side lamp dull
both front inner wings corroded - not excessive
offside front brake binding slightly
underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes covered in grease/underseal
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes covered in grease/underseal
All suspension bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all underside vehicle covered in sealer
brake pipes and flexi hoses covered in sealer
general corrosion underside vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
pipes and flexi hoses covered in sealer
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
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WSC 125Y is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 171,090 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 WSC 125Y, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WSC 125Y is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 4 April 1985.
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