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B404 UCL

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

672,735 mi
Last recorded672,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 672,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 669,977 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 669,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Outer Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?

Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
1,328
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
707
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 334
fog lamp not working 281
Brake pipe excessively corroded 233
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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B404 UCL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 184,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B404 UCL, 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 41 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 B404 UCL registered?

B404 UCL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B404 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 UCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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