MOT Status
Mileage
465,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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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E41 XLG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 E41 XLG, 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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E41 XLG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 October 1987.
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