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B227 SDC

1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D124,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 SDC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,726 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,726 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,243 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 86,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 May 2017 77,534 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired snaped (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,055 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,505 miles

Horn tone itermitent Of Side Hand Brake Sticks ocasionaly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

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Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 57,024 miles

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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B227 SDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 124,954 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 B227 SDC, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B227 SDC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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