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E164 BFM

1988 Mercedes 307

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,759 mi
Last recorded160,759 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 BFM
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2005 160,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 160,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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E164 BFM is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 202,909 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E164 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E164 BFM registered?

E164 BFM is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E164 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E164 BFM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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