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B386 PDD

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,214 mi
Last recorded257,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2005
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 PDD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2005 257,214 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 257,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B386 PDD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 184,582 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 B386 PDD, 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 41 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 B386 PDD registered?

B386 PDD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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