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D39 DOT

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,471 mi
Last recorded221,471 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD39 DOT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 221,471 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 221,471 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

bodywork in poor condition

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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D39 DOT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc 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 D39 DOT, 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 D39 DOT registered?

D39 DOT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D39 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D39 DOT 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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