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E742 OEW

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 OEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,935 miles

Nearside Front corrosion under bonnet

nearside and offside gas bottle mount

Fail 12 May 2018 89,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front under bonnet corrosion by servo, will not affect handling

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspect offside rear hub oil seal

nearside and offside gas bottles secured but slightly loose

nearside and offside rear tyres perused on side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,920 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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E742 OEW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E742 OEW, 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 E742 OEW registered?

E742 OEW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E742 OEW shows 6 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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