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K406 FAR

1993 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Turquoise Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 167,023 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout cab

Fail 25 Mar 2026 166,999 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout cab

Pass 26 Mar 2025 166,797 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 166,774 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,478 miles

Front step and inner arch areas corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,440 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear cab floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front step and inner arch areas corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 166,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bench seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Bench seat cushion loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside mirror loose

Offside rear body mount damaged

Offside rear inner stop/tail bulb possibly fitted wrong way round

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 166,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bench seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Bench seat cushion loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside mirror loose

Offside rear body mount damaged

Offside rear inner stop/tail bulb possibly fitted wrong way round

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside and centre seat cushion loose

Offside Rear body mount deteriorated , advise repair

Offside obligatory mirror loose

Rear body both front mounts deteriorated, advise repair

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

front and rear brakes have uneven application

Fail 28 Mar 2022 166,065 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front nearside and centre seat cushion loose

Offside Rear body mount deteriorated , advise repair

Offside obligatory mirror loose

Rear body both front mounts deteriorated, advise repair

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

front and rear brakes have uneven application

Pass 18 Feb 2021 165,461 miles

rear brakes have uneven application

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear body mount deteriorated , advise repair

offside rear body mounts deteriorated [x2] , advise repair

Fail 5 Feb 2021 165,640 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding recheck tyre and wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear body mount deteriorated , advise repair

offside rear body mounts deteriorated [x2] , advise repair

Pass 23 Jul 2019 165,129 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside body mount deteriorated, body still secure

rear brakes have uneven application

Fail 22 Jul 2019 165,123 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside body mount deteriorated, body still secure

rear brakes have uneven application

Pass 24 Jul 2018 164,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside body mount bracket deteriorated, body still secure

Fail 18 Jul 2018 164,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside body mount bracket deteriorated, body still secure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 164,136 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside front body mount bracket deteriorated, body still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,636 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 163,630 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 163,077 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 163,076 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 161,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

injector leaking but no visible fuel leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,864 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 160,864 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 160,361 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 160,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 158,615 miles

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

Four (4) nails in o/s/f tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 158,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Four (4) nails in o/s/f tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 156,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 154,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 153,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 151,094 miles

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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K406 FAR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Turquoise with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K406 FAR, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K406 FAR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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