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BBZ 806

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 806
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2016 103,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under wheel arch (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head under servo (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) fouling spring (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front kig pin has slight

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,488 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front door steps are corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,488 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front door steps are corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 31 Oct 2014 101,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake servo prescribed area has a repair to the area

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside front and nearside front step areas are corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 4 Jun 2011 86,702 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both door steps becoming corroded

fiber fill in bulk head

off side front tyre becoming deterioratede

off side shox cover loose

play in steering box

Fail 19 Nov 2008 86,489 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both door steps becoming corroded

fiber fill in bulk head

off side front tyre becoming deterioratede

off side shox cover loose

play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 84,735 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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BBZ 806 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 178,150 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 BBZ 806, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBZ 806 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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