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A527 GRE

1984 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,393 mi
Last recorded104,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes 307214,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 GRE
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,393 miles

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Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 95,717 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,435 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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A527 GRE is a 1984 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 214,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A527 GRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A527 GRE registered?

A527 GRE is a 1984 Mercedes 307, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A527 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A527 GRE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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