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E345 XCA

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Beige Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 XCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,173 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion along front valance

front exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust secured

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion along front valance

front exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust secured

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,538 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front floor and footwells

offside rear service brake performance low

slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,205 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front floor/foot wells

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,595 miles

oil leak from nearside rear hubseal

slight corrosion offside front inner wheelarch

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,565 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,851 miles

dampness around nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,106 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,103 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,487 miles

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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E345 XCA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Beige with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E345 XCA, 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.

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E345 XCA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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