MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s rear lower panel poor. n/s o/s rear chassis poor.o/s front inner wing poor. n/s o/s door steps poor. n/s front brake pipe poor condition.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near/side front inner wing poor condition. nearside/offside rear chassis poor condition offside rear arch coroded.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D379 SDM is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 139,290 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D379 SDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D379 SDM registered?
D379 SDM is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 5 February 1987.
Is D379 SDM safe to buy?
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