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F140 UHJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,531 mi
Last recorded161,531 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 161,531 miles

both font wings rusted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 161,524 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded cab to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor to chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded axle to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both font wings rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 160,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,731 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 157,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 155,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 152,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 152,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both the o/s/r and o/s/f tyres showing signs of age

Pass 14 Apr 2010 149,921 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 149,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 145,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 142,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 142,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 138,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 137,503 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 137,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F140 UHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 138,238 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 UHJ, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F140 UHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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