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YGU 223Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Black Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,442 mi
Last recorded181,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGU 223Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 181,442 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 178,963 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 177,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 177,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

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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YGU 223Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Black with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 YGU 223Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YGU 223Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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