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F493 CWE

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,352 mi
Last recorded180,352 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 CWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2007 180,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 180,352 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 166,132 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 151,060 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK OUTSIDE OF ZONE "A"

Fail 1 Nov 2005 151,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK OUTSIDE OF ZONE "A"

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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F493 CWE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F493 CWE, 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 F493 CWE registered?

F493 CWE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F493 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F493 CWE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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