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ALX 294Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,833 mi
Last recorded212,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 294Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 212,833 miles

Both front wiper blades will soon need replacing

Fail 1 Mar 2007 212,540 miles

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades will soon need replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2006 192,429 miles

Both front & rear propshaft couplings need attention

Fail 10 Mar 2006 192,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front & rear propshaft couplings need attention

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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ALX 294Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 154,463 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 ALX 294Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALX 294Y registered?

ALX 294Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is ALX 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALX 294Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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