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F607 RJX

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,933 mi
Last recorded231,933 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF607 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 231,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 224,950 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 224,942 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensater to flexible brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 218,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 218,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 211,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 205,429 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 205,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2012 198,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 191,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 191,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 184,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 May 2010 184,426 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 182,111 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 181,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 175,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 175,561 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Feb 2006 166,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 166,612 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside 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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F607 RJX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F607 RJX, 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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F607 RJX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 13 September 1988.

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