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D194 CLH

1987 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,287 mi
Last recorded124,287 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 307139,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 CLH
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 124,287 miles

Advise-slight corrosion on passenger front floor

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 123,104 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,960 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,690 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,828 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,827 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 116,003 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 116,003 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 115,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

ENGINE STOP NOT WORKING

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 113,848 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,007 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,007 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2014 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,379 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,095 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 93,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 90,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,706 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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D194 CLH is a 1987 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 139,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D194 CLH, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D194 CLH registered?

D194 CLH is a 1987 Mercedes 307, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D194 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D194 CLH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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