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F874 EKK

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

273,811 mi
Last recorded273,811 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 EKK
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 273,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 273,805 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 273,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 273,677 miles

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%

Fail 4 Oct 2017 273,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 273,060 miles

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%

Fail 23 Aug 2016 272,954 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 272,009 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 27,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 271,943 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 271,939 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 271,336 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wings

strong advise fluid around steering box

Fail 8 May 2013 217,325 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 270,829 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 270,775 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 270,417 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 270,409 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 269,753 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2010 269,703 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 267,644 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2008 267,621 miles

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.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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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.

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F874 EKK is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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