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E597 JHP

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

401,536 mi
Last recorded401,536 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE597 JHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 401,536 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 401,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 400,109 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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E597 JHP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E597 JHP, 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 E597 JHP registered?

E597 JHP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 January 1988.

Is E597 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E597 JHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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