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F319 DAT

1989 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

558,595 mi
Last recorded558,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF319 DAT
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 558,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 558,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 558,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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F319 DAT is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 123,132 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F319 DAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F319 DAT registered?

F319 DAT is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F319 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F319 DAT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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