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C334 COU

1986 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 307229,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 COU
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2006 98,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal pad missing

left hand front tyre perished

non obligatory mirror damaged

passenger seat only held in with two bolts( rocks slightly)

small hole in passenger footwell

Fail 10 Feb 2006 98,322 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

clutch pedal pad missing

exhaust box blowing

left front tyre perished

left hand mirror cracked

passanger seat only held in by two bolts

small amount of play in right front wheel bearing

small hole in passanger step well

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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C334 COU is a 1986 Mercedes 307 in White 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 C334 COU, 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 C334 COU registered?

C334 COU is a 1986 Mercedes 307, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C334 COU safe to buy?

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