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F452 DOJ

1989 Mercedes 307

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,256 mi
Last recorded125,256 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 307123,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF452 DOJ
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 125,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sills corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,349 miles

both front lower arches corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 123,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower arches corroded

tipper body corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front king pin has play

Fail 24 Jan 2023 119,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front king pin has play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pins slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front king pins slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pins slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front king pins slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2021 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pins slight lift

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front king pins slight lift

n/s/f inner step corroded but not structural

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,192 miles

all underside heavily under sealed

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,132 miles

all underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,370 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Front king pins have slight play

Offside Front king pins have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,369 miles

n/s and o/s front king pins have slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,321 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 89,800 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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F452 DOJ is a 1989 Mercedes 307 in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F452 DOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F452 DOJ registered?

F452 DOJ is a 1989 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F452 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F452 DOJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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