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YGF 851W

1981 Mercedes-benz 240

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,611 mi
Last recorded169,611 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 240129,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGF 851W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2007 169,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 168,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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YGF 851W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 129,803 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 YGF 851W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGF 851W registered?

YGF 851W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is YGF 851W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGF 851W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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