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B878 GTO

1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,368 mi
Last recorded251,368 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2005
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D124,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 GTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2005 251,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 251,368 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B878 GTO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 124,954 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 B878 GTO, 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 42 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 B878 GTO registered?

B878 GTO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B878 GTO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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