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B571 AMG

1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

308,691 mi
Last recorded308,691 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D124,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 308,691 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear axle

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2010 308,691 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear axle

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2010 308,691 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear axle

weak and rusted in various underbody areas

Pass 6 Apr 2009 306,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 306,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 302,135 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 302,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 299,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2007 298,879 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 295,087 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 295,087 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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B571 AMG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 B571 AMG, 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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B571 AMG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 6 September 1984.

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