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E159 SCV

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,358 mi
Last recorded118,358 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 118,358 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 118,358 miles

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

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

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

advise body corrosion & under body corrosion

advise nearside rear hub seal leaking

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 20 Apr 2006 117,228 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 117,228 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

n/s/r hub damp

rear brake pipes corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E159 SCV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 178,150 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 E159 SCV, 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 38 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 E159 SCV registered?

E159 SCV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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