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B735 TAH

1984 Mercedes 307

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,667 mi
Last recorded182,667 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes 307214,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB735 TAH
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2006 182,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both doorsteps holed

nearside rear bumper cap missing

nearside scuttle cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2006 182,407 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both doorsteps holed and corroded

bumper insecure

nearside rear bumper missing

scuttle panel starting to become sharp

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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B735 TAH is a 1984 Mercedes 307 in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 214,870 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B735 TAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B735 TAH registered?

B735 TAH is a 1984 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B735 TAH safe to buy?

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