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D653 XCU

1987 Mercedes 307

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

197,961 mi
Last recorded197,961 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 307139,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 XCU
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2005 197,961 miles

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.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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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.

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