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A951 SYX

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA951 SYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 133,416 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 133,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 130,307 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 130,289 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A951 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A951 SYX, 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 A951 SYX registered?

A951 SYX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 25 August 1983.

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