MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
cab floor corrosion underside
chassioe covered in thick underseal/paint
front brake pipes greased
offside front tyre wall
tie bar bent
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
cab floor corrosion underside
chassioe covered in thick underseal/paint
front brake pipes greased
offside front tyre wall
tie bar bent
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E143 RTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E143 RTX, 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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E143 RTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 11 November 1987.
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