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HYV 405W

1981 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,665 mi
Last recorded177,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 240129,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 405W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 177,665 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 177,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

screen chiped and cracked †center exhaust clamp has a nut missing but secure

Pass 30 May 2006 170,284 miles

handbrake on 16% limit

Fail 19 May 2006 170,081 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres low on edges

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

slight movement in steering joints

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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HYV 405W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 129,803 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 HYV 405W, 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 45 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 HYV 405W registered?

HYV 405W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 9 January 1981.

Is HYV 405W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYV 405W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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