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B862 XHU

1985 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,588 mi
Last recorded135,588 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 240171,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 XHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated nearside & offside inner & outer boots (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside top arm inner suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 121,055 miles

underbody oil sprayed both sides

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,055 miles

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

underbody oil sprayed both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2016 117,197 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 108,533 miles

front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 108,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,612 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,612 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,883 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,965 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 191,272 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 191,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B862 XHU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 171,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B862 XHU, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B862 XHU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 12 March 1985.

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