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E880 NEX

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,074 miles

Beam Benders Fitted

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Light Flashing on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Beam Benders Fitted

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,824 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 70,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,623 miles

propsharft centre bearing slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

propsharft centre bearing slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,381 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,211 miles

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

centre rear marker lights x2 not working

offside front marker lights x2 not working

Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre rear marker lights x2 not working

offside front marker lights x2 not working

offside rear shock absorber lower mount severly distorted (shock fouling anti-roll bar)

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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E880 NEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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 E880 NEX, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E880 NEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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