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523 JUG

1982 Mercedes 307

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration523 JUG
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,859 miles

Corrosion to O/S and N/S REAR of cab and O/S front sill outside presribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 112,854 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

center seat belt not fitted

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear of cab, o/s front sill

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,669 miles

advise off side front disc corroded

off side front step slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 112,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 112,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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523 JUG is a 1982 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 523 JUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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523 JUG is a 1982 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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