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B762 MNR

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB762 MNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 163,831 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 163,831 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 163,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 157,716 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 157,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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B762 MNR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B762 MNR, 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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B762 MNR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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