MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,594 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B897 CEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 13 March 1985.
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