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A872 DSA

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA872 DSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2006 109,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

near side front under wheel arch corroded out with prescribed area all undercarriage badly rusted and thin in places this vechicle is heavily plated at prescribed areas

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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A872 DSA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A872 DSA, 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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What year was A872 DSA registered?

A872 DSA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A872 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A872 DSA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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