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F85 GYJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,821 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 123,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 123,652 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 123,650 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 122,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,681 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,919 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS steps / lower sills (5.2.6)

General under body corroding

OSF tyre wearing low on edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS + OS sill / valence (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,918 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS steps / lower sills (5.2.6)

General under body corroding

OSF tyre wearing low on edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear NS + OS sill / valence (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,502 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS steps (5.2.6)

OSF tyre wearing low on edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS Rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 121,502 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 39% (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS steps (5.2.6)

OSF tyre wearing low on edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS Rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,562 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s / n/s step

Fail 23 Aug 2013 120,562 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s / n/s step

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,139 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

slight corrossion to underbody

Fail 26 Jul 2012 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

slight corrossion to underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,997 miles

both front door steps corroded

slight corrossion to both sills and under body

Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 113,987 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 113,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 111,512 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 111,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 110,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 110,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 108,667 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 108,651 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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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F85 GYJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 F85 GYJ, 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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F85 GYJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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