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F447 LNU

1989 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 LNU
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,142 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 86,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,755 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 76,137 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,115 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake disc pitted

offside rear wearing slightly out of round

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,072 miles

all steel brake pipes are heavily greased

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 65,944 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 62,994 miles

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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F447 LNU is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F447 LNU, 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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F447 LNU is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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