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RAZ 8130

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8130
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 79,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,322 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,117 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BULKHEAD - NEARSIDE FRONT (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DRIVERS B PILLAR (BOTTOM) (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD AT STEERING BOX (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS - ABOVE LEAF SPRING (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,758 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Slight play in front kingpins

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,393 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,703 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 639,892 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

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

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2012 639,892 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,838 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion on nearside front of cab

slight oil leak on nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 May 2009 26,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 62,453 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 60,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,751 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RAZ 8130 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAZ 8130, 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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RAZ 8130 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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