MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
centre track rod end gaitor split
complete chassis and floor covered by underseal
excessive corrosion beneath o/s/f headlamp
front number plate cracked
lower front crossmember corroded where attached
offside front ball joint gaitor split
offside rear door only opens from inside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
centre track rod end gaitor split
complete chassis and floor covered by underseal
excessive corrosion beneath o/s/f headlamp
front number plate cracked
lower front crossmember corroded where attached
offside front ball joint gaitor split
offside rear door only opens from inside
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear doors dont open from outside
front numberplate cracked
front valance corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split
two rear exhaust rubbers cracked/weak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POA 645Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 POA 645Y, 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 POA 645Y registered?
POA 645Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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