MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
536,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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E542 CPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E542 CPD, 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 E542 CPD registered?
E542 CPD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1988.
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