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JGH 68X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 68X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 97,470 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,376 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wing

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,026 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 96,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service 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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JGH 68X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JGH 68X, 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 JGH 68X registered?

JGH 68X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JGH 68X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 68X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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