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F880 OHY

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Black Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,481 mi
Last recorded161,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 OHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 161,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 161,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 160,187 miles

1 back o/side door will not open from inside

2 smoke emission close to limit

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 160,187 miles

1 back o/side door will not open from inside

2 smoke emission close to limit

Pass 8 May 2006 156,771 miles

spare tyre punctured

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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F880 OHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Black with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F880 OHY, 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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What year was F880 OHY registered?

F880 OHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F880 OHY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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