MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front surface corrosion to step sill area
Rear leaf springs corroded
driver seat mechanism worn
passenger seat mechanism worn
Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old 215/14
Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old
Offside Front tyre over 10 years old
Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit behind drivers seat (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front surface corrosion to step sill area
Rear leaf springs corroded
driver seat mechanism worn
passenger seat mechanism worn
Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old 215/14
Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old
Offside Front tyre over 10 years old
Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old
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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LAE 871X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 178,150 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 LAE 871X, 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 38 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 LAE 871X registered?
LAE 871X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is LAE 871X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LAE 871X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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