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F99 YVV

1989 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,401 mi
Last recorded74,401 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 YVV
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,401 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 74,390 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight leak from half shaft

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight leak from half shaft

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,245 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear half shafts leaking [both]

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,166 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

offside doorstep area slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 70,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear hub seals slight damp on back plates

Pass 21 May 2014 70,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear axle hubs damp

Fail 14 May 2014 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear axle hubs damp

Pass 21 May 2013 70,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 67,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 65,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,815 miles

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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F99 YVV is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 123,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F99 YVV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F99 YVV registered?

F99 YVV is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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