MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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E523 LHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc 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 E523 LHY, 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 E523 LHY registered?
E523 LHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 27 January 1988.
Is E523 LHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for E523 LHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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