MOT Status
Mileage
197,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D653 XCU is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 D653 XCU, 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 D653 XCU registered?
D653 XCU is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 June 1987.
Is D653 XCU safe to buy?
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