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C994 PBB

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,075 mi
Last recorded278,075 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC994 PBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 278,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 275,012 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 273,649 miles

slight corrosion starting on offside and nearside front brake discs

Fail 23 May 2011 273,649 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion starting on offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 270,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 270,366 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 265,294 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 261,255 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 261,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 254,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 254,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 246,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C994 PBB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C994 PBB, 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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C994 PBB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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