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C546 WHA

1985 Mercedes 307

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes 307149,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC546 WHA
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to near side bulk head [underneath ]

corrosion under off side and near side steps

near side front tyre outer wall starting to perish

near side rear lamp bracket requires attention

off side door requires attention

signs of near side front tyre fouling spring on full left lock [on road ]

underseal applied to repaired area

Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x 2 places (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to near side bulk head [underneath ]

corrosion under off side and near side steps

near side front tyre outer wall starting to perish

near side rear lamp bracket requires attention

off side door requires attention

signs of near side front tyre fouling spring on full left lock [on road ]

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,711 miles

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)

corrosion under off side step

dampness round fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 64,710 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

corrosion under off side step

dampness round fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,495 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 63,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,479 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion under off side step

indicator stalk requires attention indicating off side

off side door requires attention

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion under off side step

indicator stalk requires attention indicating off side

off side door requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to off side headlight reflector

corrosion under off side and near side front steps

dampness round fuel tank and fuel pipes of filter

near side body bracket by wheel cracked

off side rear tyre starting to perish inside wall

off side rear wheel guard loose

under seal applied to repaired areas

Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,119 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to off side headlight reflector

corrosion under off side and near side front steps

dampness round fuel tank and fuel pipes of filter

near side body bracket by wheel cracked

off side rear tyre starting to perish inside wall

off side rear wheel guard loose

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,483 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,007 miles

attention required to off side door

corrosion to off side arch by door hinge

corrosion under off side step

cracks to off side rear tyre inner wall

damage to off side rear lamp

fresh under seal applied to repaired areas

off side rear wheel guard insecure

slight fluctuation to front discs

Fail 15 Nov 2010 60,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

attention required to off side door

corrosion to off side arch by door hinge

corrosion under off side step

cracks to off side rear tyre inner wall

damage to off side rear lamp

off side rear wheel guard insecure

slight fluctuation to front discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,701 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front drag link end gaiter split

corrosion under off side step

damage to off side door

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to near side bulk head

off side front tyre outer wall slightly perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,259 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,258 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion under both front arches corrosion under off side step

stiffness in steering

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,791 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,308 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 57,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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C546 WHA is a 1985 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C546 WHA, 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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C546 WHA is a 1985 Mercedes 307, first registered on 6 November 1985.

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