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A127 FDL

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 93,348 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 93,309 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,169 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,884 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,389 miles

nsf anti roll bar bush deteriorated

offside front step corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 91,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,766 miles

front nearside innerwing front outrigger corroded

offside door step corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,418 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 87,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to n/s & o/s door skins & o/s door instep

Fail 22 May 2009 86,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,866 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to o/s in-step

Fail 30 May 2008 83,796 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 82,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 80,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 80,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 May 2006 80,134 miles

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?

Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
1,328
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
707
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 334
fog lamp not working 281
Brake pipe excessively corroded 233
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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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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