CarVerify

Free Car Check

C46 HOM

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC46 HOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,958 miles

N/S/F inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension/body mounting.

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

O/S/F step corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt/body/suspension mounting prescribed area.

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

front bulkhead corroded but not within 30cm of a braking/suspension component.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F inner arch corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension/body mounting.

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

O/S/F step corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt/body/suspension mounting prescribed area.

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

front bulkhead corroded but not within 30cm of a braking/suspension component.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,638 miles

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

corrosion to n/s inner wing chassis panel support member butnot in a prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2012 98,123 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 98,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 95,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 93,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,419 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 93,367 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,277 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 89,255 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 88,488 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
Full Mercedes-benz 307 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C46 HOM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 177,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C46 HOM, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C46 HOM?

You can check the full history of C46 HOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C46 HOM registered?

C46 HOM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C46 HOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C46 HOM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C46 HOM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C46 HOM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.