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D813 DAJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Beige Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

277,391 mi
Last recorded277,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD813 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 277,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 276,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 276,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 275,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 275,203 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 275,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

body corroded

door step areas corroded and holed not within perscribed areas

nearside front bulkhead behind headlight holed and corroded but not in a perscribed area

nearside front chassis leg corroded 33 cm behind front spring hanger mounting

rear wheel arches in poor condition caused by corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 262,628 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear lens slight damage

Fail 23 Aug 2011 260,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 259,223 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 259,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 258,468 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 258,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator and oil light illuminated and play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2007 245,767 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 245,766 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 244,567 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D813 DAJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Beige with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D813 DAJ, 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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D813 DAJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 29 October 1986.

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