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B577 ODF

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

635,031 mi
Last recorded635,031 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB577 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 635,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 634,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 633,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front pipe and rear of 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 631,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of front box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 627,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 627,422 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 619,512 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 619,421 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 617,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 611,769 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 611,721 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 600,084 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 599,641 miles

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.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 586,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 586,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 571,809 miles

hazards dim

many parts of prescribed area heavily undersealed

offside mirror cracked

play in offside king pin thrust close to limit

Pass 22 Sep 2010 558,653 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 558,653 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 544,953 miles

nearside & offside steps/sills badly corroded

offside & nearside inner sills very badly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 544,925 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside steps/sills badly corroded

offside & nearside inner sills very badly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 525,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 506,736 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 506,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 485,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 485,148 miles

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.

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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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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