MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,403 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?
Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C538 KBV is a 1986 Mercedes 307 in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 229,765 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C538 KBV, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C538 KBV registered?
C538 KBV is a 1986 Mercedes 307, first registered on 4 March 1986.
Is C538 KBV safe to buy?
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