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YJT 782Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,180 mi
Last recorded170,180 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 240154,463 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 782Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 170,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 169,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 169,141 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YJT 782Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJT 782Y, 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 YJT 782Y registered?

YJT 782Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is YJT 782Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJT 782Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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