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D56 ETC

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 ETC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 135,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,517 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 131,553 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 131,533 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 127,738 miles

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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D56 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D56 ETC, 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 D56 ETC registered?

D56 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D56 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D56 ETC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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