MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E159 SCV safe to buy?
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