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D902 GEL

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Beige Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests26 (11 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate42.3%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD902 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,822 miles

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

Rear spring bushes in poor condition & rear springs rusty.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 111,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear spring bushes in poor condition & rear springs rusty.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle very rusty.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam image deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner cross member /UPPER AND LOWER (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image poor condition (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing castle nut badly corroded (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to limit (2.3 (a) (i))

extensive underbody corrosion

front kingpins worn may need attention soon

rear spring bushes deteriorated /rear springs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnett (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front cross member slightly corroded

offside front step excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front cross member slightly corroded

offside front step excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,132 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear lights have slight earthing issue

reverse light shows red light when engaged

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all rear brake pipe and hose ferrules corroded

rear lights have slight earthing issue

reverse light shows red light when engaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower bulk head corroded'but not in prescribed area

offside front step underside corroded'but not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,007 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower bulk head corroded'but not in prescribed area

offside front step underside corroded'but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls'but not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

gearbox wiring rubbing on cables

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls'but not deep enough to reach cords time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 109,294 miles

Coolant leak

offside drivers step corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2012 109,294 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

offside drivers step corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,008 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 109,007 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear offside front king pin

welding repairs at rear of vechicle unable to fully check due to underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,631 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 108,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 108,599 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front drag link end boot missing

slight uplift i n nearside front king pin

Fail 29 Jan 2009 108,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,812 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 102,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 102,205 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 102,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D902 GEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Beige with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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-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 D902 GEL, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D902 GEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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