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EEG 856Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,735 mi
Last recorded168,735 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEG 856Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2005 168,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BODY CAB CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE COLOUR FADING

TOW BAR MOUNTING EXESSIVELY CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EEG 856Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 171,126 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 EEG 856Y, 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 43 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 EEG 856Y registered?

EEG 856Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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The MOT history for EEG 856Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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