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YR09 ZYK

2009 Mercedes-benz 240

White Cng 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,410 mi
Last recorded112,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ZYK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeCng
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,303 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,303 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,325 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 87,077 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,645 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 79,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 58,201 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 58,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 40,875 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning on dash, all pads ok

driver door check strap missing

Fail 3 May 2013 40,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning on dash, all pads ok

driver door check strap missing

Pass 1 May 2012 16,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 16,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YR09 ZYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 1,796cc cng engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YR09 ZYK, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YR09 ZYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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