MOT Status
Mileage
286,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C608 BJA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 184,582 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-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 C608 BJA, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C608 BJA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 5 November 1985.
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