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E678 RBE

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 RBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 81,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

hole in offside front step

Fail 19 Mar 2008 81,738 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air pipe fouling prop shaft

electrical wire fouling handbrake cable

large bolt eye fitted into top of center seat

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,721 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air pipe fouling prop shaft

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

electrical wire fouling handbrake cable

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Feb 2008 81,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,630 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

prop center bearing rubber split †chip in screen

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 79,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

king pins require greasing

o/s/f/ headlight panel corroded

oil leak

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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E678 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E678 RBE, 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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E678 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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