MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding
Corrosion to front of vehicle and by rear suspention mounts
Exhaust emmisions test will need to be re-tested as most exhaust gasses did not come out of tailpipe
Rise of rear brakes,N/S a bit slow
Various other S/B/Ps corroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding
Corrosion to front of vehicle and by rear suspention mounts
Exhaust emmisions test will need to be re-tested as most exhaust gasses did not come out of tailpipe
Various other S/B/Ps corroding
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
see previous advise sheet for details
service brake only just meets requirements both fronts lock out & 100 kgf at both rear wheels
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
corrosion starting various places underneath
front no plate cracked
n/s/f indicator lens misting up
o/s & n/s/r leaf srings inter leaf rubbers falling out
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
poor aim patterns on both headlamps
rear drag link end gaitor split
slow to return to idle speed & idle slightly high
temporary repair to exhaust front pipe but secure & not leaking
various metal brake pipes corroding
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Corrosion to both door sills and inner arches not within a prescribed area
Serevice brake % low 52%
Slight damage to drivers seat belt
Steering drag link swivel gaiter split
Various metal brake pipes corroding
Wipers slow opperation
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMH 994Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 SMH 994Y, 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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SMH 994Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 10 February 1983.
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