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F291 WEG

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,069 mi
Last recorded222,069 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 WEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2006 222,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate cracked

o/s side body bolts loose

Pass 20 Oct 2005 214,048 miles

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

o/s chassis corroded

temporary exhaust mounting at rear of system

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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F291 WEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F291 WEG, 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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What year was F291 WEG registered?

F291 WEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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