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B857 TCT

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Beige Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,418 mi
Last recorded70,418 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB857 TCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,418 miles

Indicator tell tail lamp inoperative

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 70,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator tell tail lamp inoperative

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 70,403 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator tell tail light inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 70,250 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Rear interior missing at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,357 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 65,439 miles

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

temporary alternator belt fitted and loose

Fail 5 May 2011 65,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

temporary alternator belt fitted and loose

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,814 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,763 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 55,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,487 miles

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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B857 TCT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Beige with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B857 TCT, 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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B857 TCT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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