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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A609 TMA registered?
A609 TMA is a 1983 Mercedes 307, first registered on 13 December 1983.
Is A609 TMA safe to buy?
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