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E737 ANJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 ANJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury passenger door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,504 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak severe when vehicle running ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front valance corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,180 miles

front numberplate slightly deteriorated// centre exhaust weak and leaking gas

Fail 13 Oct 2012 82,179 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

front numberplate slightly deteriorated// centre exhaust weak and leaking gas

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,639 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,631 miles

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

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,929 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 75,924 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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E737 ANJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E737 ANJ, 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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E737 ANJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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