MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,813 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside middle crossmember on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded excessive within 30cm of rear spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle bump stop chassis corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive within 30cm of brake load sensor valve mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of offside rear spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front King pin lift
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front door cab step corrosion holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower step corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak form oil pressure switch
washer bottle leaking slightly
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak form oil pressure switch
washer bottle leaking slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
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C266 UDO is a 1985 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C266 UDO, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C266 UDO is a 1985 Mercedes 307, first registered on 7 November 1985.
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