MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
635,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Close to shock absorber top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below servo area, has been repaired but poor quality (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard lights very dim
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to front leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section close to rear leaf spring has been repaired but weak and poor quality (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to front leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Section close to rear leaf spring has been repaired but weak and poor quality (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake warning light not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wipers smearing screen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front pipe and rear of 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of front box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front lamps dim when hazards lights are on (1.4.A.2h)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from Near side of Engine (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed front spring eye mount marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer sill holed by corrosion ...not structural
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub end ball joint boot (2.2.C.1c)
vehicle tested at presented weight ...not used as goods vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front brake discs worn ( lip ground away )
Numerous heavily undersealed & painted repairs noted.
advise repairs to corrosion been covered by underseal unable to see good repair
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front brake discs worn ( lip ground away )
Numerous heavily undersealed & painted repairs noted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
hazards dim
many parts of prescribed area heavily undersealed
offside mirror cracked
play in offside king pin thrust close to limit
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside & offside steps/sills badly corroded
offside & nearside inner sills very badly corroded
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside & offside steps/sills badly corroded
offside & nearside inner sills very badly corroded
offside & near side steps corroded & holed but not considered dangerous at time of test
offside & nearside inner sills badly corroded & holed but not considered dangerous at time of test
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake effort low for model
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
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B577 ODF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 B577 ODF, 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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B577 ODF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 16 January 1985.
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