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E51 UOM

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,596 mi
Last recorded211,596 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 UOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 211,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 211,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cab step support box section member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage hitting exhaust system flexible joint

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cab step support box section member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 211,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on track rod - not drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. goes backwards but will not go forward with driver on seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on track rod - not drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure entire seat base not fixed to frame (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cab step support box section member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage hitting exhaust system flexible joint

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cab step support box section member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 210,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 210,532 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 209,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 209,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 208,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 208,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 208,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 207,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 207,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 206,548 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 206,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 206,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drag link front joint end dust cover split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 205,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 204,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 204,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 203,498 miles

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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E51 UOM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E51 UOM, 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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E51 UOM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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