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B879 WNB

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

250,460 mi
Last recorded250,460 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 WNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 250,460 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury os door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

vehicle body badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 244,381 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 244,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 243,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 243,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 239,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 239,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

All tyres badly perished on outer sidewall and in the tread, change soon.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 236,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 236,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 234,556 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 233,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 233,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 230,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 222,967 miles

Chassis outriggers corroded at n/s/r.

N/s/f tyre perished & old.

Fail 31 May 2011 222,967 miles

Chassis outriggers corroded at n/s/r.

N/s/f tyre perished & old.

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 215,365 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

N/S/R SPRING FRONT MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR JACKING POINT

O/S HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 215,365 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

N/S/R SPRING FRONT MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR JACKING POINT

O/S HEADLAMP ON LOWER LIMIT OF AIM

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 208,436 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

n/s mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2009 208,436 miles

n/s mirror is slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2008 202,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 202,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 197,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 197,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 193,212 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 193,212 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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B879 WNB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B879 WNB, 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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B879 WNB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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