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A589 WLG

1984 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes 307214,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA589 WLG
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 147,081 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 147,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 147,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 142,064 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 142,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

nearside bulkhead corroded

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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A589 WLG is a 1984 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A589 WLG, 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 A589 WLG registered?

A589 WLG is a 1984 Mercedes 307, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is A589 WLG safe to buy?

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