MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front corrosion under bonnet
nearside and offside gas bottle mount
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E742 OEW safe to buy?
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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