MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on cab steps
lower hinge insecure on o/s door
o/s/f and n/s/f innerwings corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on cab steps
lower hinge insecure on o/s door
o/s/f and n/s/f innerwings corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
alternator belt loose
o/s/f brake hose to pipe retaining clip missing
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
alternator belt loose
o/s/f brake hose to pipe retaining clip missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside and nearside front innerwing corner panels excessivly corroded
offside and nearside rear side panels excessivly corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A513 KBA is a 1984 Mercedes 307 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 214,870 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A513 KBA, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A513 KBA is a 1984 Mercedes 307, first registered on 10 January 1984.
Is A513 KBA safe to buy?
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