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C242 KEW

1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,211 mi
Last recorded164,211 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D184,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 KEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 164,211 miles

Inner face of front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 164,210 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner face of front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 161,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 160,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 158,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 155,133 miles

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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C242 KEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C242 KEW, 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 C242 KEW registered?

C242 KEW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is C242 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 KEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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