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JIW 5399

1993 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,437 mi
Last recorded184,437 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 5399
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 184,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 184,428 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking 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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JIW 5399 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JIW 5399, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIW 5399 registered?

JIW 5399 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is JIW 5399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 5399 shows 2 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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