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F539 DAW

1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,629 mi
Last recorded194,629 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D178,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 DAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,629 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

Pass 10 Nov 2007 194,445 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 194,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 193,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 193,368 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 193,366 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F539 DAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 178,150 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 F539 DAW, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F539 DAW registered?

F539 DAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F539 DAW safe to buy?

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