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E666 SVP

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Black Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE666 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,908 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 133,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure loose after first silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg, steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in drag bar (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not fouling, advise adjustment (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door step area corroded/holed, outside of component radius

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

all other general underbody/component corrosion

Nearside Front passenger seat not insecure, however advise more adequate bolts for security

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 126,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,929 miles

drivers side mirror glass slightly detiorated

general corrosion to body work panels

Fail 3 Feb 2020 87,929 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction upper solid sunvisor sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked from excess perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear reverse lamp comes on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers side mirror glass slightly detiorated

general corrosion to body work panels

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 83,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 83,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,840 miles

All 4 tyre valves starting to crack/perish

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 76,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 74,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 71,462 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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E666 SVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Black with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 E666 SVP, 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 E666 SVP registered?

E666 SVP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E666 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E666 SVP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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