MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
324,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F140 PAD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F140 PAD, 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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F140 PAD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 11 August 1988.
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