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X627 LRT

2000 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,128 mi
Last recorded177,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 177,128 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S not as efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc back plate damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded where fuel neck comes through body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 177,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Also brake assist fault shown on dash (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S not as efficient (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc back plate damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded where fuel neck comes through body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 167,831 miles

Fresh underseal noticed at all jacking points

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At and above compensator - (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 167,822 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam patterns weak but evident

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At and above compensator all rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 157,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 157,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 150,527 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,553 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 98,814 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 98,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 87,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,198 miles

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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X627 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X627 LRT, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X627 LRT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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