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F160 ANG

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,868 mi
Last recorded159,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 ANG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2008 159,868 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise ignition barrel broken.

advise surface corrosion on all underside of vehicle. advise exhaust secured not by specified methods

Fail 13 Jan 2007 146,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes. †

Pass 13 Jan 2007 146,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes. †

Pass 21 Jan 2006 136,202 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 135,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F160 ANG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F160 ANG, 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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What year was F160 ANG registered?

F160 ANG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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