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A823 SHY

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

321,461 mi
Last recorded321,461 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA823 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2009 321,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion holes n/s and o/s front cab frame engine compartment.

Corrosion holes n/s and o/s front inner wings cab frames and near side step.

Corrosion holes n/s,o/s rear inner wings.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 317,640 miles

nearside rear floor around sping areas heavily corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 317,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

nearside rear floor around sping areas heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 314,427 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 314,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 309,542 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 309,418 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 308,448 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A823 SHY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 A823 SHY, 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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A823 SHY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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