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E598 LCP

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 LCP
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 131,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 130,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 130,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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E598 LCP is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 202,909 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 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E598 LCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E598 LCP registered?

E598 LCP is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E598 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E598 LCP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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