1980 Mercedes 240 2.4L Diesel · BFW 812W
1980 Mercedes 240 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2023. Recorded mileage 168,484 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 2398cc
BFW 812W Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 168,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BFW 812W Mileage History
- 10/01/2023166,763 mi
- 17/03/2026168,470 mi+1,707 mi
- 30/03/2026168,484 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BFW 812W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Mercedes 240 (BFW 812W) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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