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ExpiredMileage
113,919 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake back plate misted in oil
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
engine and gear box mounts have slight play in them
jagged edges on offside of vehicle not caused by corrosion or damage
offside outer sill modified but not effecting road worthiness of the vehicle
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in the steering box
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake back plate misted in oil
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
engine and gear box mounts have slight play in them
jagged edges on offside of vehicle not caused by corrosion or damage
offside outer sill modified but not effecting road worthiness of the vehicle
slight play at steering wheel
slight play in the steering box
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated
nearside rear (wheelarch) body has slight corrosion
offside mud flap insecure
offside rear (wheel arch) body has slight corrosion
prop shaft center bearing slightly worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated
nearside rear (wheelarch) body has slight corrosion
offside mud flap insecure
offside rear (wheel arch) body has slight corrosion
prop shaft center bearing slightly worn
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust tail pipe slightly deteriorated
front tyres slightly perished
offside front mud flap insecure
prob shaft center bearing slightly worn
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion'but not in prescribed area
nearside front'offside front'nearside rear tyres damaged or deteriorated on side walls
tow board has been fitted to rear for number plate and lights but not as a permanent fixture
wiper arms not parking in correct place'but not obscuring drivers view
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion'but not in prescribed area
nearside front'offside front'nearside rear tyres damaged or deteriorated on side walls
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offisde mirror cracked.
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust holes nearside and offisde front wheel arches.
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offisde mirror cracked.
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust holes nearside and offisde front wheel arches.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
OF/NSF under wheel arch's - Rust Holes
OS mirror glass cracked
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear brakes out of balance
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front draglink end cover split
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre outer sidewall sligtly deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside wiper rubber deteriorated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F142 ATG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F142 ATG, 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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F142 ATG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 4 January 1989.
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