MOT Status
Mileage
237,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s + o/s front door steps heavly corroded.
n/s and o/s front and rear chassis corroding.
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D525 BLT is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D525 BLT, 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 D525 BLT registered?
D525 BLT is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 6 February 1987.
Is D525 BLT safe to buy?
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