MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,303 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
cab scabby and corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
cab scabby and corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
number plates deteriated
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
cab exterior corroding
number plates deteriated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside bulkhead/underwing holed and corroded
noumber plate light lens needs cleaning
rear number plate deteriating
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside bulkhead/underwing holed and corroded
noumber plate light lens needs cleaning
rear number plate deteriating
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside bulkhead holed and corroded
oil leak
rear number plate cracked
slight wear on brake pedal rubber
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside bulkhead holed and corroded
oil leak
rear number plate cracked
slight wear on brake pedal rubber
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C533 VCT is a 1986 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C533 VCT, 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 C533 VCT registered?
C533 VCT is a 1986 Mercedes 307, first registered on 4 February 1986.
Is C533 VCT safe to buy?
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