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BVW 559X

1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D176,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 559X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,118 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure under passengers seat, battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement front n/s brake discs very badly rusted & corroded. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working dash light (1.7.4c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement o/s front brake discs very badly rusted and corroded, (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens discoloured & full of water. (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs badly corroded & pitted, vibration on depressing brake pedal on road test. (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,091 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 101,659 miles

N/s under wing chassis member corroded & holed.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

There is a sticker below rthe centre mirror but does not interfere with the drivers vision.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

There is a sticker below rthe centre mirror but does not interfere with the drivers vision.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 89,180 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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BVW 559X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 176,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVW 559X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BVW 559X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 15 July 1982.

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