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B69 SLH

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

280,257 mi
Last recorded280,257 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 280,257 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 279,461 miles

Both front inner wings corroded out of prescribed areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer board fitted as rear lights -function not impaired.

Vehicle body detteriated in places.

Vehicle floor and chassis detteriating in places.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 279,372 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front inner wings corroded out of prescribed areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer board fitted as rear lights -function not impaired.

Vehicle body detteriated in places.

Vehicle floor and chassis detteriating in places.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 278,276 miles

Both front wings detteriated out of prescribed areas.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake application only just even.

Rear light board fitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 278,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wings detteriated out of prescribed areas.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/s king pin has play not considered excessive.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear light board fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 275,382 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 275,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 269,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 263,777 miles

rear light are on a lighting board

vehicle tatty are round

Fail 25 Jan 2008 263,760 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear light are on a lighting board

vehicle tatty are round

Pass 12 Jan 2007 258,844 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailer board fitted as lights.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 258,836 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailer board fitted as rear lights.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 254,852 miles

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

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

Trailer board used as rear lights.

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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B69 SLH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B69 SLH, 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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B69 SLH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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