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B897 CEW

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,594 mi
Last recorded226,594 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 226,594 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 226,594 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 224,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 10 May 2006 224,618 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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B897 CEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B897 CEW, 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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What year was B897 CEW registered?

B897 CEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B897 CEW safe to buy?

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