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D272 EBP

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 EBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 188,045 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front wheel arches rotting

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 187,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leaks

Front wheel arches rotting

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 183,136 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 183,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 180,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 176,727 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 176,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 174,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 170,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 170,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 163,267 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 183,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D272 EBP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 177,578 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 D272 EBP, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D272 EBP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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