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F770 WSG

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

235,890 mi
Last recorded235,890 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF770 WSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 235,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead extensively corroded / missing at column bottom mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative On right turn (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal does not readily return to idle position

Pass 25 Apr 2018 232,830 miles

offside step area corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 232,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside step area corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 232,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch and sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

corrosion offside step area

Pass 22 Aug 2015 232,479 miles

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

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

corrosion driver step

corrosion offside front near brake servo

Fail 10 Aug 2015 232,445 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion driver step

Pass 17 Sep 2013 227,686 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

offside door step corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 227,686 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

offside door step corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 219,338 miles

LOOSE BOLT CENTRE EXHAUST STRAP

OIL LEAKS REAR AXLE HUBS

Fail 16 Jul 2012 219,209 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

LOOSE BOLT CENTRE EXHAUST STRAP

OIL LEAKS REAR AXLE HUBS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 206,633 miles

both front steps corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jul 2010 206,114 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

corrosion starting in various structual and non structual areas

Pass 7 Jul 2009 200,072 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 200,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 199,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 197,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 193,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 143,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F770 WSG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F770 WSG, 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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F770 WSG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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