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BTO 848T

1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D154,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTO 848T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 108,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,006 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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BTO 848T is a 1979 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 75%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 154,497 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 BTO 848T, 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 47 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 BTO 848T registered?

BTO 848T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BTO 848T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTO 848T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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