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A609 TMA

1983 Mercedes 307

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,058 mi
Last recorded182,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA609 TMA
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 182,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 182,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of rear spring box sections corroded and holed marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of rear spring box sections corroded and holed marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 178,025 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 178,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam King Pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 173,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 172,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 170,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 169,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 168,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 162,276 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 162,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 161,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 159,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 159,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 157,896 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 157,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 155,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 152,232 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 152,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 151,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 151,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A609 TMA is a 1983 Mercedes 307 in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A609 TMA, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A609 TMA is a 1983 Mercedes 307, first registered on 13 December 1983.

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