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A195 TDM

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,193 mi
Last recorded187,193 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA195 TDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 187,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 187,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 184,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust is deteriorated

n/s front bulkhead is holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

o/s front bulkhead has slight surface corrosion

power steering pipe insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2013 184,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust is deteriorated

n/s front bulkhead is holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

o/s front bulkhead has slight surface corrosion

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 182,594 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front arches corroded no projections

Fail 30 Nov 2012 182,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front arches corroded no projections

Pass 13 Dec 2011 181,122 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 181,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 175,196 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 175,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 174,159 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 174,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 169,343 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 169,343 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A195 TDM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A195 TDM, 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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A195 TDM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 7 September 1983.

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