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E834 YHL

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,448 mi
Last recorded163,448 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 163,448 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 163,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.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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E834 YHL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E834 YHL, 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 E834 YHL registered?

E834 YHL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E834 YHL safe to buy?

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