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F738 FCA

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 160,679 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 160,667 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on n/s inner wing but not in perscribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2006 160,239 miles

n/s mirror dammaged

slight corrosion front brake discs

surface corrosion exhaust silencer

surface corrosion front crossmember

surface corrosion o/s and n/s main chassis sections

Pass 20 Sep 2005 160,055 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 160,043 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F738 FCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F738 FCA, 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.

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What year was F738 FCA registered?

F738 FCA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F738 FCA safe to buy?

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