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F980 MNO

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,525 mi
Last recorded233,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 MNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 233,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 232,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 232,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken cable (3.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.4.A.2h)

Bonnet not locking down

Pass 8 Jan 2016 220,011 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 220,011 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 219,174 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 219,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 218,920 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 210,516 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 210,503 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing from o/side hand brake mounting to back plate

corrosion to o/side front box section near cab

n/side mirror glass cracked

o/ side rear lens cracked

slight play in o/side track rod end

Pass 9 Oct 2009 206,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 206,783 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 205,657 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 204,663 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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F980 MNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F980 MNO, 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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F980 MNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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