MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
wheel covers fitted
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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HSC 182X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 October 1981.
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