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C185 DRH

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 DRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 181,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,935 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 160,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 159,173 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 159,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 156,773 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

engine oil leak.

exhaust system corroded.

front tyres perished.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 156,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

engine oil leak.

exhaust system corroded.

front tyres perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,752 miles

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

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Offside front inner arch corroded

Offside front step corroded

Oil leak

Steering wheel upside down

Fail 24 Mar 2016 153,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Offside front inner arch corroded

Offside front step corroded

Oil leak

Steering wheel upside down

Pass 12 Mar 2015 153,356 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front step corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 153,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front step corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 150,781 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 150,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 148,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 148,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust deteriorated

propshaft corroded

slight play in steering box

wipers slow

Pass 5 Nov 2009 147,983 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 147,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 140,417 miles

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Pass 28 Apr 2007 139,437 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 139,398 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2006 138,452 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2006 138,452 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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C185 DRH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 C185 DRH, 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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C185 DRH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 20 December 1985.

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