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KAN 641W

1981 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

306,586 mi
Last recorded306,586 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 641W
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 306,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 303,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 302,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 301,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 300,180 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end dust cover rear of (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 297,318 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/inner sill corroded

slight surface corrosion on both rear outriggers

Pass 26 Jul 2014 296,537 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 295,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 295,238 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 295,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 292,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 291,033 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 290,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre excessively cracked not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 5 Jun 2010 290,945 miles

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 290,900 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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KAN 641W is a 1981 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAN 641W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAN 641W registered?

KAN 641W is a 1981 Mercedes 307, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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