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C734 RAB

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Black Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,173 mi
Last recorded200,173 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC734 RAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 200,173 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 200,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2006 200,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 200,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

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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C734 RAB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Black with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C734 RAB, 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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What year was C734 RAB registered?

C734 RAB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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