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E779 TVP

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

274,671 mi
Last recorded274,671 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE779 TVP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 274,671 miles

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

Offside Front Inner arch area has corrosion but not in a prescribed area or load bearing

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 274,666 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Front inner arch area rotted

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 273,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 272,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 272,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 271,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 271,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 270,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 270,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 269,587 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 269,577 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 268,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 268,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 267,906 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 267,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 266,597 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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E779 TVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E779 TVP, 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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E779 TVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 26 January 1988.

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