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D280 OAK

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,686 mi
Last recorded164,686 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,686 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 164,557 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 162,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 160,200 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 160,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D280 OAK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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 D280 OAK, 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 39 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 D280 OAK registered?

D280 OAK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D280 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D280 OAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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