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MFW 845Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFW 845Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Fuel hose chafing kinked (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outter sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,838 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear floor / chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,705 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper arm and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,860 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chip offside front head light

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,139 miles

slight corrosion on o/s + n/s inner sills

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wing panel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,991 miles

slight corrosion on all wheel arches

slight cracking on o/s/f + n/s/f tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight cracking on rear tyres sidewalls

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,361 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MFW 845Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MFW 845Y, 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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MFW 845Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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