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PHD 860X

1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,420 mi
Last recorded32,420 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D50,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHD 860X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 32,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,059 miles

Nearside Floor not fully secure step . corroded at rear mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both wing repeaters inop

slight blow in exhaust system

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 9 Jul 2019 32,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working high level (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Floor not fully secure step . corroded at rear mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both wing repeaters inop

slight blow in exhaust system

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,025 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Low reading to park brake. (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body insecure Drivers door step holed, corroded, and insecure. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch by top shock mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welded plate not fully welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working And tail lamp goes dim when foot brake applied. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached Tray holding gas bottle up, mounting bracket on body corroded and snapping. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper tail lamp bulb in/op.

Offside Side repeater indicator in/op.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner box sections in wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,019 miles

Emissions not tested there is no abnormal engine noise belt insecure (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,807 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 31,807 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs slightly pitted

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,419 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,460 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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PHD 860X is a 1981 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 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 50,998 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 PHD 860X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PHD 860X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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