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F292 DMW

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

246,859 mi
Last recorded246,859 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 DMW
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 246,859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 246,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 246,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 237,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 237,859 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 228,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 228,219 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

van list to nearside

Pass 5 Jul 2008 225,585 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 225,585 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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F292 DMW is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F292 DMW, 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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F292 DMW is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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