MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Various areas of cab holed by corrosion by seat belt mounting areas.
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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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VBP 269T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 154,497 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 VBP 269T, 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 47 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 VBP 269T registered?
VBP 269T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 9 April 1979.
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