MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't move back or forwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Fuel hose leaking fuel hose leaking towards fuel filter/ fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lights flash with ns indicator (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake disc backing plate just touching brake disc
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's
general vehicle corrosion
moisture at power steering pump
various oil leaks
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose top bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's
general vehicle corrosion
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
various oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to front inner wheel arch & chassis area's
nearside hand brake effort is lower than the offside parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%
oil residue engine & power steering pump area's
service brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 51%
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas and under bonnet marked in yellow chalk (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas within 30 cm of bottom steering column support mounting marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wiper blades split nearside and offside
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas ON LIMIT NOW within 30 cm of top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Nearside Rear parking brake effort lower than offside
Nearside Rear service brake effort lower than offside
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to offside inner step areas
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers Seat Belt (5.2.2a)
nearside hand brake effort is lower than the offside
parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements to pass 16%
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers Seat Belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pipes secured with cableties
front panel may have a bolt loose
nearside front inner wheel arch /underbonnet areas is showing signs of corrosion may need attention soon
passengers front seat not fitted
puffs of smoke noted during test
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Oil leak
corrosion to n/s/f inner wing
signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings
strong advise fluid around steering box
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
perishing to both front brake pipes
signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings
signs of rubbing to o/s/f brake hose
strong advise fluid around steering box
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F874 EKK is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 202,909 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F874 EKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F874 EKK?
You can check the full history of F874 EKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F874 EKK registered?
F874 EKK is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 6 October 1988.
Is F874 EKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F874 EKK shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F874 EKK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F874 EKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.