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E875 HAD

1987 Mercedes-benz 240

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 240114,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE875 HAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,783 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 125,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,302 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 114,218 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 114,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 112,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 109,980 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 108,109 miles

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

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

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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E875 HAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 240 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,218 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 E875 HAD, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E875 HAD registered?

E875 HAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E875 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E875 HAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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