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C676 YAC

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

256,370 mi
Last recorded256,370 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 YAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 256,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cab corroded

nearside rear hub leaking

suspension bushes deteriorating

underside of cab heavily corroded/weak close to prescribed areas

Fail 3 Sep 2012 256,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cab corroded

nearside rear hub leaking

suspension bushes deteriorating

underside of cab heavily corroded/weak close to prescribed areas

Pass 9 Sep 2011 254,876 miles

play n/s king pin

under body rust

wear front disc

Pass 7 Jul 2010 253,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 253,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 252,704 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 252,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 251,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 247,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 247,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 247,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 241,482 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 241,482 miles

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

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
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C676 YAC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C676 YAC, 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.

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C676 YAC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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