1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 2.4L Diesel · A958 KRT
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 140,780 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 240
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A958 KRT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 140,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A958 KRT Mileage History
- 20/09/2022140,766 mi
- 03/10/2022140,780 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 387 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A958 KRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240 (A958 KRT) between September 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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