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B449 CDT

1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

35,301 mi
Last recorded35,301 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D124,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB449 CDT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 351,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 351,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 350,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 349,232 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 349,228 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 348,312 miles

Knocking noise from steering box.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 348,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at silencer box (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Knocking noise from steering box.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 347,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 348,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 344,926 miles

offside front brake binding slightly but not showing up on brake test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 393,437 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 343,933 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 341,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 338,780 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Fail 30 Mar 2010 338,780 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Pass 5 Mar 2009 338,162 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 336,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 332,777 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 332,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 326,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 326,545 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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B449 CDT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B449 CDT, 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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B449 CDT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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