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HWG 466W

1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,852 mi
Last recorded44,852 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D91,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWG 466W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,847 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,002 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,510 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 41,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,906 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 39,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,686 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,333 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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HWG 466W is a 1980 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 60%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.0% with a typical mileage of 91,676 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 HWG 466W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HWG 466W registered?

HWG 466W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is HWG 466W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWG 466W shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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