Mercedes 240 D (1983)
1983 Mercedes 240 D
CarHunch has 394 1983 Mercedes 240 D vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 394 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1983 Mercedes 240 D doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.
Got a specific Mercedes 240 D you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1983 Mercedes 240 D has no recorded MOT data in the DVLA light-vehicle database—it either never passed an MOT in the system or was registered under a different classification. This cohort has likely left active circulation in the UK, meaning any surviving examples are rare classics rather than everyday used cars.
What we know instead is that the 240 D was a legendary diesel workhorse, prized for durability and simplicity, and any example still on the road today will have been meticulously maintained by an enthusiast. If you're considering one, ignore MOT statistics and instead have a pre-purchase inspection focus on rust (the real enemy of 1980s Mercs), fuel system integrity, and whether service history can be verified.
We have 394 1983 Mercedes 240 D vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1983 Mercedes 240 D
Based on MOT data from 394 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 4,516 Mercedes 240 D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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