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A513 KBA

1984 Mercedes 307

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,866 mi
Last recorded212,866 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes 307214,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 KBA
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 212,866 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 212,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 212,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 212,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 209,953 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 209,942 miles

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.

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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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.

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