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E201 FCP

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,274 mi
Last recorded179,274 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 FCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 179,274 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 178,848 miles

7pin trailer electric socket broken& pins corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s front wheel arches & cab steps corroded

slight corrosion in bulkhead above pedal bracket

Fail 28 Mar 2014 178,844 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

7pin trailer electric socket broken& pins corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s front wheel arches & cab steps corroded

slight corrosion in bulkhead above pedal bracket

Pass 21 Mar 2013 178,611 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel arches corroded

surface rust in bulkhead above pedal brake pedal bracket

Pass 14 Apr 2012 178,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 177,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 177,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 176,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 176,127 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 176,126 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

ns/f roll bar link bush slightly worn

os/king pin with slight play

rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 175,219 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 175,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 173,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 173,150 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

f/discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Apr 2006 170,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 170,401 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E201 FCP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E201 FCP, 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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E201 FCP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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