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D385 CTR

1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,532 mi
Last recorded189,532 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D177,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD385 CTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 189,532 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside front drag link ball joint dust cover split

advise rear number plate

Fail 1 Mar 2011 189,393 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside front drag link ball joint dust cover split

advise rear number plate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 188,782 miles

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

advise nearside floor step as corrosion

advise stone chips in nearside windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2010 188,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise nearside floor step as corrosion

advise stone chips in nearside windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2009 187,658 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 187,658 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has damage outside off swept area

Pass 14 Jan 2008 186,530 miles

advise stone chip in nearside front lower corner of windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2008 186,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise stone chip in nearside front lower corner of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2006 185,922 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 185,922 miles

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

advise nearside front king pin lift

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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D385 CTR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D385 CTR, 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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What year was D385 CTR registered?

D385 CTR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D385 CTR safe to buy?

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