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F42 GUD

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,123 mi
Last recorded200,123 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2007 200,123 miles

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

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

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

lower body dented and tatty,but no sharp edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 194,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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F42 GUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F42 GUD, 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 F42 GUD registered?

F42 GUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F42 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 GUD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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