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BOO 471X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,045 mi
Last recorded202,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 471X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 202,045 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 202,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 202,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg 2 patches marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed back pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 200,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by lower door hinge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 198,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 198,418 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 195,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre floor bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

under chassis undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2020 195,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted secure pins and clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre floor bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

under chassis undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2019 191,142 miles

Brake pipes are covered in grease and underseal

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 28 May 2008 191,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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BOO 471X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BOO 471X, 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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BOO 471X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 19 April 1982.

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