MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust insecure
n/s and o/s steps holed
propshaft defective
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A643 XRD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 171,126 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-benz 307 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A643 XRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 307 D typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A643 XRD registered?
A643 XRD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 25 October 1983.
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