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RIG 8465

1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D138,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8465
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 119,846 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 119,839 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 116,930 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 116,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,521 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 105,528 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

O/S REAR BINDS ON SLIGHTLY WHEN HANDBRAKE OPPERATED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 105,528 miles

ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

O/S REAR BINDS ON SLIGHTLY WHEN HANDBRAKE OPPERATED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,955 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,947 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,194 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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RIG 8465 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 138,238 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 RIG 8465, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIG 8465 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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