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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 240gd

2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz 240gd vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 240gd has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 788 miles.

2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 240gd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 240gd MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical33%
  • Brakes17%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Visibility17%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Steering8%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz 240gd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 240gd MOT tests:

  1. All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  2. Brake performance not tested clutch pedal gone too floor on test unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
  3. Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  6. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at pitman arm connection (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill bottom of a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 240gd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 2 50% 337
1987 1 2 100% 1,240

Mercedes-benz 240gd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz 240gd vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 240gd MOT issues are: All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)); Brake performance not tested clutch pedal gone too floor on test unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g)); Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 240gd in our data has covered around 788 miles.

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