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JIL 2775

1979 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,840 mi
Last recorded88,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 240124,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2775
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,840 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f engine mount bush slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JIL 2775 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,948 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 JIL 2775, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 2775 registered?

JIL 2775 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is JIL 2775 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 2775 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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