MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
303,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise bad oil leak on engine
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s centre chassis corroded
o/s body drop side corroded
o/s sill step corroded
screw n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s centre chassis corroded
o/s door step sill corroded
screw n/s/f tyre
ENGINE OIL LEAK
O/S CENTRE CHASSIS CORRODED
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E782 OVV is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 202,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E782 OVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E782 OVV is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 22 June 1988.
Is E782 OVV safe to buy?
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