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E48 YNT

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,205 mi
Last recorded166,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 YNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 166,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 166,205 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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E48 YNT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E48 YNT, 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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E48 YNT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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