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WRB 726Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,472 mi
Last recorded176,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D171,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRB 726Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 176,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 176,472 miles

Some age related underbody corrosion including front cross member, inner sills and spring hangers

Fail 10 Aug 2021 176,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 176,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 176,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 176,472 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch x4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure chassis insufficent weld (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front side repeater inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 176,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 175,873 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 175,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 175,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 175,166 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 174,365 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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WRB 726Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRB 726Y, 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 WRB 726Y registered?

WRB 726Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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