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C372 WBF

1986 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,496 mi
Last recorded247,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 307229,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC372 WBF
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2006 247,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 247,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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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C372 WBF is a 1986 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc 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 C372 WBF, 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 C372 WBF registered?

C372 WBF is a 1986 Mercedes 307, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C372 WBF safe to buy?

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