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F856 STC

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 STC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,932 miles

Exhaust System Corroded Slightly

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

Nearside and Offside Front Inner Wheel Arches Corroded Slightly

Nearside and Offside Top Marker Lights Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,699 miles

Exhaust Corroded Slightly

Front Nearside and Offside Inner Wheel Arches Corroded Slightly

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

Nearside and Offside Top Marker Lights Not Working

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,301 miles

Front top marker lights not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,978 miles

Front top marker lights not working

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2022 70,978 miles

Front top marker lights not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Top marker lights not working

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,788 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Top marker lights not working

Pass 24 May 2019 70,400 miles

Front top marker light snot working

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,796 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,796 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT UPPER MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 16 May 2017 69,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wing area rusty / holed

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,736 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wing area rusty / holed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,072 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pannel unnder winndscreen holed and

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,315 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,369 miles

Exhaust system poor

all brake hoses pershed

slight play in wheel bearings

under bonnet corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,312 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hoses pershed

slight play in wheel bearings

under bonnet corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,005 miles

Corrosion to bulkhead on left hand front. Not within 30cm of a suspension mount or body mount.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,005 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to bulkhead on left hand front. Not within 30cm of a suspension mount or body mount.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 63,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 61,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 55,148 miles

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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F856 STC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F856 STC, 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 F856 STC registered?

F856 STC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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