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F120 LPP

1989 Mercedes 307

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,644 mi
Last recorded141,644 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 LPP
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 141,644 miles

Brake warning light on

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2010 141,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake warning light on

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,169 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 126,774 miles

nearside bulkhead rusted through

Pass 18 May 2006 113,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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F120 LPP is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 123,132 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 F120 LPP, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F120 LPP registered?

F120 LPP is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F120 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F120 LPP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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