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DSO 307C

2007 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 23024,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 307C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 69,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seam in front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seam in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 58,428 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Arm to steering box loose (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,325 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,073 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,978 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small areas of corrosion in front floors

Pass 14 May 2009 17,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 17,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 15,441 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside king pin lower fixing has slight movement

Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,239 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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DSO 307C is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 24,217 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 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSO 307C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSO 307C registered?

DSO 307C is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is DSO 307C safe to buy?

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