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C985 VCT

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,726 mi
Last recorded238,726 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 238,726 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 238,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front shock mounts starting 2 corrode but not holed

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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C985 VCT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C985 VCT, 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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How do I check the history of C985 VCT?

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What year was C985 VCT registered?

C985 VCT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C985 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C985 VCT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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