MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both inner/outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside front suspension joint worn
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both inner/outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside front suspension joint worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Slight play in offside front kingpin
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Slight play in offside front kingpin
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
nsf anti roll bar bush deteriorated
offside front step corroded
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside step and offside step innersill corroded
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front offside step corroded
front nearside innerwing front outrigger corroded
offside door step corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Oil leak
offside doorstep corroded
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
corrosion to n/s & o/s inner wings & both door skins & o/s door instep
n/s headlamp securing grommet damaged
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to n/s & o/s inner wings & both door skins & o/s door instep
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to n/s & o/s door skins & o/s door instep
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to n/s & o/s door skins & o/s door instep
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to o/s in-step
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to o/s in-step
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
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A127 FDL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 171,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 307 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A127 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 307 D typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A127 FDL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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