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B659 FWA

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,291 mi
Last recorded299,291 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB659 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 299,291 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 299,280 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 294,159 miles

offside front chassis and inner sill corroded

surface corrosion and holes in bodywork to front

Pass 2 Nov 2011 294,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 294,004 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 293,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 293,473 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 293,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 293,267 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 292,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 291,976 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 291,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 290,201 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 290,193 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B659 FWA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B659 FWA, 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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B659 FWA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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