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C239 CKE

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,802 mi
Last recorded204,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC239 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 204,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 204,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2016 204,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

cab and underside corroded throught out

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 10 Jun 2016 204,762 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

cab and underside corroded throught out

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 11 Jun 2015 204,662 miles

advanced corrosion through out chassis and floor

cab corrodide and in poor state..

Fail 10 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion through out chassis and floor

cab corrodide and in poor state..

Pass 20 Jun 2014 204,623 miles

door step areas corroded

underside and chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 204,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 203,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s door step badly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 203,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s door step badly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 197,324 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 197,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both door steps heavilly corroded

inner arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 192,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 192,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front discs pitted

o/s/f cab excessively corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 187,841 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2009 185,521 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 181,870 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 181,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 178,145 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 178,085 miles

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C239 CKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C239 CKE, 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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C239 CKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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