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Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp slightly dim
auxiliary drive belt loose
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis inner face next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis outer face next to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush nearside front (2.5.A.3a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside headlamp reflector (1.7.5a)
Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight rear brake imbalance
surface corrosion to front brake discs
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight rear brake imbalance
surface corrosion to front brake discs
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D853 MNW is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D853 MNW, 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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D853 MNW is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 9 March 1987.
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