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TOS 733X

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOS 733X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 157,621 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 157,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 157,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 155,160 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 115,815 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 154,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 30 May 2007 147,617 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 147,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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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TOS 733X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 TOS 733X, 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 TOS 733X registered?

TOS 733X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for TOS 733X shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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