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E484 JLK

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

264,514 mi
Last recorded264,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 JLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2007 264,514 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f side panel corroded

rear brake metal pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 259,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 259,875 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E484 JLK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E484 JLK, 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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What year was E484 JLK registered?

E484 JLK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E484 JLK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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