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B632 PNX

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests28 (13 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate46.4%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB632 PNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,647 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 93,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,791 miles

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

both front steps corroded

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake pipe corroded, front to rear

exhaust is poor condition, rear

exhaust mounts have temporary repairs

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,791 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

both front steps corroded

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake pipe corroded, front to rear

exhaust is poor condition, rear

exhaust mounts have temporary repairs

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,786 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both side steps corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to bacl (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust temporary hanger repairs

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front q (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 91,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust hanger tempory repair

Nearside Front side step corroded but not within the pescribed aera

Offside Front side step corroded but not within the pescribed aera

Offside Front tyre out of shape on the inner edge

Offside Rear axle back plate damp

Rear exhaust hanger perished

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,430 miles

Engine oil weep

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 88,426 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure Under drivers seat (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil weep

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 84,464 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch missing (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust tail pipe missing.Does not exit from under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2015 80,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust tail pipe missing.Does not exit from under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 77,715 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,107 miles

Coolant leak

NSF outer sill - rust hole

Fail 21 May 2013 76,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

NSF outer sill - rust hole

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,654 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,298 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake discs heavilly rusted/pitted.

wipers will need attention soon.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,298 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake discs heavilly rusted/pitted.

wipers will need attention soon.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,973 miles

age cracks n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

age cracks n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,960 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front top marker light not working and lens missing

n/s front tyre age cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear additional light cluster not working

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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B632 PNX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.4%.

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 B632 PNX, 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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B632 PNX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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