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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz Mb240gd

2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz Mb240gd vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Mb240gd has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,880 miles.

2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
2.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz Mb240gd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz Mb240gd MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical27%
  • Brakes27%
  • Steering15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Visibility8%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz Mb240gd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz Mb240gd MOT tests:

  1. Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing all steering joints have dust covers missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz Mb240gd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 7 71% 683
1988 1 2 50% 7,077

Mercedes-benz Mb240gd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz Mb240gd vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz Mb240gd MOT issues are: Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz Mb240gd in our data has covered around 3,880 miles.

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