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F120 RAE

1989 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,462 mi
Last recorded142,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 RAE
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 142,462 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis excessively corroded within spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded within the front and rear spring mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 136,959 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 136,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and back corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 123,805 miles

some corrossion to sills / under body

Fail 11 May 2018 123,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding / nearside (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some corrossion to sills / under body

Pass 8 May 2017 123,687 miles

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 123,447 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 120,498 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 123,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 123,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 121,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 121,042 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 110,101 miles

rear tyres both persihed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 110,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

rear tyres both persihed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 103,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 103,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 102,644 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,273 miles

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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F120 RAE is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 123,132 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 F120 RAE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F120 RAE is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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