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HFO 140X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,456 mi
Last recorded56,456 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 140X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,456 miles

Boot floor is slightly corroded

Front lower valance is corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing is corroded (lower section)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch is slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle is covered in wax oil

Fail 10 Sep 2021 56,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Front valence and lower wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,217 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,216 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Braking system leaking master cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings not checked at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,023 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,368 miles

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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HFO 140X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HFO 140X, 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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HFO 140X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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