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D853 MNW

1987 Mercedes 307

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 307139,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 MNW
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,333 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 97,333 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp slightly dim

auxiliary drive belt loose

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,333 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 97,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,250 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2015 96,636 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,344 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,545 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,545 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,182 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 87,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,414 miles

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.

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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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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