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E172 CBU

1987 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 307139,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 CBU
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 76,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,240 miles

Has small hole near gear leaver

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake has slight restricted free movement

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 places (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and also dull (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort 200 on each (3.7.B.5a)

Has small hole near gear leaver

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake has slight restricted free movement

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 74,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,392 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E172 CBU is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 139,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E172 CBU, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E172 CBU registered?

E172 CBU is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E172 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E172 CBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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