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YS10 EXM

2010 Mercedes-benz 240

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,028 mi
Last recorded65,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 EXM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,028 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 65,005 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 58,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 58,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top bush (inside shock) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,135 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 56,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,990 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 47,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 40,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 40,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,640 miles

advise n/s/r light

advise rear exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2014 9,719 miles

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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YS10 EXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS10 EXM, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YS10 EXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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