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BNW 753X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Brown Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,367 mi
Last recorded173,367 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNW 753X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 173,367 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 172,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 172,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 172,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 172,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspect repair to rear outer sills and undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2021 172,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 171,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 170,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 170,593 miles

signs of repairs to rear sills

Pass 4 Feb 2016 170,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 168,957 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 168,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 168,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 168,589 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 168,580 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 168,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 167,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 165,779 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 165,779 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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BNW 753X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Brown with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BNW 753X, 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.

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What year was BNW 753X registered?

BNW 753X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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