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LHO 40Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,869 mi
Last recorded195,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 240185,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 40Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 195,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 194,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 193,670 miles

Both sills and rear of underbody covered heavily with sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 193,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 192,090 miles

All wheel arches coated in underseal

Both sills covered heavily with underseal

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear underbody covered with underseal

Pass 9 Sep 2014 189,632 miles

extensive welding under flore tochase

Pass 30 Jul 2013 186,260 miles

extensive welding and corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

play in nearside front lower balljoint

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 181,207 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 26 Jul 2012 181,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 16 Nov 2010 175,555 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 175,555 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 167,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 162,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 155,694 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 155,694 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 142,426 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 142,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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LHO 40Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 185,949 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 LHO 40Y, 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 43 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 LHO 40Y registered?

LHO 40Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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