MOT Status
Mileage
168,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
play in steering box but not sufficient to fail
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CYJ 955Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 CYJ 955Y, 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 CYJ 955Y registered?
CYJ 955Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 6 October 1982.
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