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F388 AOH

1989 Mercedes 307

Orange Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

400,212 mi
Last recorded400,212 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 AOH
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 400,212 miles

engine oil leak

hand brake cables outer covering split

passengers seat not fitted

rear & side loading doors sealed shut

Fail 19 Jan 2015 400,211 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak

hand brake cables outer covering split

passengers seat not fitted

rear & side loading doors sealed shut

Pass 22 Mar 2014 394,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 394,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

h/brake cables in very poor condition

king pins have slight lift

n/s & o/s steps & body lower edges heavily corroded

n/s/r plastic wheel arch secured with duct tape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pipe from load sensing valve starting to corrode

vehicle converted to motor home & has no load carrying capabillity

Pass 6 Apr 2013 389,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 387,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 387,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 387,180 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 387,121 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 387,071 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bonnet badly corroded

engine has an oil leak

o/s and n/s door step areas badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 384,693 miles

Oil leak

nearside front lower sill and step area corroded

offside front lower inner step area corroded

offside sill corroded

rear exhaust mount noisey

Fail 16 Apr 2009 384,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front lower sill and step area corroded

offside front lower inner step area corroded

offside sill corroded

rear exhaust mount noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2008 377,070 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside inner sill corroded

offside rear crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 377,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside inner sill corroded

offside rear crossmember corroded

offside rear inner tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 370,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 370,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 364,083 miles

slight lift in king pins

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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F388 AOH is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in Orange with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F388 AOH, 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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F388 AOH is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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