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F431 OPJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

168,495 mi
Last recorded168,495 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 168,495 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 168,495 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 168,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F431 OPJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F431 OPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F431 OPJ registered?

F431 OPJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F431 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F431 OPJ 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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