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D791 GFD

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Green Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,465 mi
Last recorded222,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD791 GFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 222,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 222,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front door steps under vehicle badly corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jun 2007 221,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake drag to offside front wheel

slight corrosion to nearside front inner flitch

Pass 31 May 2006 220,271 miles

Steering Stiff

Pass 6 Jun 2005 217,225 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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D791 GFD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Green with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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 D791 GFD, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D791 GFD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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