MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Both front wings corroded
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wheel arches corrded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wheel arches corrded
brake pipes covered with under seal
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes covered with under seal
all brake pipes are covered with underseal
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all brake pipes are covered with underseal
n/s/f fog lamp inop
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f fog lamp inop
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play centre steering rod
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
slight rust both inner flitches and offside front chassis leg
small split offside wiper blade
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?
Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TRN 601X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 TRN 601X, 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 TRN 601X registered?
TRN 601X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is TRN 601X safe to buy?
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