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Y513 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2006 95,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 95,323 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y513 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y513 STR, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y513 STR registered?

Y513 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y513 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y513 STR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y513 STR have outstanding finance?

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