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RWN 483Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,549 mi
Last recorded106,549 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWN 483Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 106,518 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear upper Marker light not working

Offside Front front upper inner wing in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2017 106,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear upper Marker light not working

Offside Front front upper inner wing in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 105,989 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to limit (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 22 May 2015 105,441 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside front crossmember corroded and in poor condition

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 102,744 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front crossmember corroded & in poor condition

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

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

Fail 19 May 2014 102,744 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside front crossmember corroded & in poor condition

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

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

Pass 15 May 2013 100,730 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Fail 15 May 2013 100,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear reflectors slightly faded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Pass 23 May 2012 97,735 miles

Rear brake hose cable tied to brake pipe to avoid water tank

Fail 21 May 2012 97,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Near side top marker light not working

Rear brake hose cable tied to brake pipe to avoid water tank

Pass 27 May 2011 96,597 miles

corrosion on offside front. not in pescribed area

Fail 23 May 2011 96,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion on offside front. not in pescribed area

Pass 19 May 2010 94,628 miles

n/s/f antiroll link close to leaf spring

wiper blades split

Pass 19 May 2009 92,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 90,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades are split

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2007 89,190 miles

1 rear marker light not working

Pass 3 May 2006 86,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 86,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RWN 483Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 171,126 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 RWN 483Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWN 483Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 7 May 1983.

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