CarVerify

Free Car Check

E132 JBJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

386,874 mi
Last recorded386,874 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE132 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 386,874 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 382,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight no pattern

Fail 14 Jan 2011 382,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight no pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2009 374,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion n/s step and n/s "B" post but not yet in prescribed area

corrosion o/s step but not in prescribed area

heavy corrosion n/s/r but it is 14" from spring mount at this time

Fail 29 Jun 2009 374,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion n/s step and n/s "B" post but not yet in prescribed area

corrosion o/s step but not in prescribed area

heavy corrosion n/s/r but it is 14" from spring mount at this time

Fail 24 Jun 2008 373,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear chassies starting to corrode but not yet to excess

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 24 Jun 2008 373,269 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear chassies starting to corrode but not yet to excess

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 15 Jun 2007 370,873 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 370,797 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load valve arm bush worn but not yet to excess

Pass 26 Jun 2006 368,637 miles

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

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

bush in load valve arm worn but not yet to excess

steering a little stiff but not yet to excess.

Fail 30 May 2006 368,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

bush in load valve arm worn but not yet to excess.

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
Full Mercedes-benz 307 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E132 JBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 E132 JBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E132 JBJ?

You can check the full history of E132 JBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E132 JBJ registered?

E132 JBJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 7 December 1987.

Is E132 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E132 JBJ shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E132 JBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E132 JBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.