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LIL 7827

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

331,349 mi
Last recorded331,349 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7827
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 331,349 miles

drivers side cab step corroded outside mot perscribed areas

chassis has surface corrosion within mot perscribed areas not considered excessive

rear numberplate in poor condition

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 20 Feb 2008 331,340 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis has surface corrosion within mot perscribed areas not considered excessive

drivers side cab step corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear numberplate in poor condition

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 5 Feb 2008 331,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator drive belt loose

drivers step corroded but outside of MOT perscribed areas

nearside chassis rail corroded behind cab - not considered excessive

rear numberplate in poor condition

screen slightly scratched

slight play in offside front kingpin

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Oct 2006 329,325 miles

25 % inbalance to front brakes

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

cab bodywork corroded outside mot perscribed areas

chassis has surface corrosion in perscribed areas

poor pattern to headlamps

rear light clusters in poor condition (rubber body parts perishing)

screen has slight scratches

slight interaction to rear lamps

Pass 13 Oct 2006 329,325 miles

25 % inbalance to front brakes

cab bodywork corroded outside mot perscribed areas

chassis has surface corrosion in perscribed areas

poor pattern to headlamps

rear light clusters in poor condition (rubber body parts perishing)

screen has slight scratches

slight interaction to rear lamps

Fail 29 Sep 2006 329,325 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cab bodywork corroded outside MOT perscribed areas

chassis has surface corrosion in perscribed areas

hazard warning light appear slightly dim

nearside mirror has small crack

windscreen has slight marks

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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LIL 7827 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 177,578 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 LIL 7827, 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 40 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 LIL 7827 registered?

LIL 7827 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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