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E403 MHD

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 MHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 144,439 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Front bulk head area has excessive corrosion and has been heavily undersealed

Front exhaust bracket snapped

N.S+ O.S.F Sills/ door step area excessively corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O.S.F Seat belt area corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspect some areas to be repaired using fibre glass

Fail 4 Dec 2012 144,433 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front bulk head area has excessive corrosion and has been heavily undersealed

Front exhaust bracket snapped

N.S+ O.S.F Sills/ door step area excessively corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O.S.F Seat belt area corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspect some areas to be repaired using fibre glass

Pass 5 Dec 2011 143,568 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Front bulk head area corroded.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O.S.R Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 141,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 141,506 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 139,434 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 139,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 138,534 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 134,427 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 133,539 miles

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

centre front seat has no seat belt

nearside front wiper blade is split at end

offside park brake did not lock off

some movement in steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2005 132,483 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 132,479 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E403 MHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E403 MHD, 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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E403 MHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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