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F654 RTL

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,123 mi
Last recorded177,123 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF654 RTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 177,123 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 176,137 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 176,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2009 175,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 173,949 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 173,949 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 172,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 172,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 171,416 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F654 RTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F654 RTL, 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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F654 RTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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