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THB 887Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

259,274 mi
Last recorded259,274 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHB 887Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 259,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 259,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 256,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 250,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 250,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 240,151 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 240,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 232,398 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 232,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 218,566 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 218,305 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 209,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 204,229 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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THB 887Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 THB 887Y, 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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What year was THB 887Y registered?

THB 887Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 20 June 1983.

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