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D440 ABY

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Grey Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,762 mi
Last recorded249,762 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 249,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2007 249,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 247,190 miles

all leaf spring bushes starting to crack

corrosion starting to set into floor / chassis

nearside & offside rear chassis outriggers starting to corroid

nearside front foot step corroided & holed not within a perscribed area

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

play in nearside & offside front king pins

play in nearside & offside front wheel bearings

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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D440 ABY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Grey with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D440 ABY, 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 D440 ABY registered?

D440 ABY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 18 November 1986.

Is D440 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D440 ABY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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