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GEL 912Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,543 mi
Last recorded271,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 912Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 271,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 270,324 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 269,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 269,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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GEL 912Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 171,126 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 GEL 912Y, 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 43 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 GEL 912Y registered?

GEL 912Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 25 April 1983.

Is GEL 912Y safe to buy?

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