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HSC 182X

1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D50,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSC 182X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 52,730 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section, (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 50,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp masts/converters fitted

some surface rust under vehicle

wheel covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wheel covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wheel covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,049 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all chassis corroded

all prescribed areas corroded

both inner wheel arches corroded

both step sills corroded

engine smokey

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both step sills corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 47,942 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

chassis starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2010 44,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,970 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 43,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 42,590 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,558 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 41,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 41,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both lower antiroll bar ling bushes staring to wear

slight lift in both king pins

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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HSC 182X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,998 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 HSC 182X, 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 45 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 HSC 182X registered?

HSC 182X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 October 1981.

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