MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
body has slight corrosion
oil leak on engine
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell around pedal, marked yellow (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, marked yellow (3.6.C.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEAR/SIDE REAR CABLE STICKING
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
offside front indicator lens damaged but not showing a white light
slight bind to nearside front brake
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
offside front indicator lens damaged but not showing a white light
slight bind to nearside front brake
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Oil leak
offside front indicator lens damaged but not showing a white light
slight bind to nearside front brake
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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E449 HBF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 E449 HBF, 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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E449 HBF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 6 August 1987.
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