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C119 HJX

1986 Mercedes 307

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,210 mi
Last recorded239,210 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 307229,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 HJX
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 239,210 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 239,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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C119 HJX is a 1986 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 229,765 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C119 HJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C119 HJX registered?

C119 HJX is a 1986 Mercedes 307, first registered on 21 January 1986.

Is C119 HJX safe to buy?

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