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DMM 400V

1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

299,197 mi
Last recorded299,197 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D91,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMM 400V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 299,197 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 297,310 miles

slight play in steering box

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

this aehicle has rot but not in prescibed area

Fail 28 Jun 2010 297,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering box

this aehicle has rot but not in prescibed area

Pass 4 Jul 2009 297,173 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 297,117 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 296,318 miles

Oil leak

inner wing and front steps slightly corroded(not within prescribed area)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 294,483 miles

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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DMM 400V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.0% with a typical mileage of 91,676 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 DMM 400V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DMM 400V registered?

DMM 400V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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