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E657 TCY

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,454 mi
Last recorded136,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE657 TCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 136,454 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CRACK ON INSIDE WALL

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Fail 10 Jul 2007 138,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 134,081 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT KING PIN LIFT

Fail 15 Jun 2006 134,081 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT KING PIN LIFT

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 134,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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E657 TCY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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 E657 TCY, 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 39 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 E657 TCY registered?

E657 TCY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E657 TCY safe to buy?

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