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F653 RAB

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,361 mi
Last recorded140,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 RAB
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 140,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 109,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 180,041 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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F653 RAB is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F653 RAB, 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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F653 RAB is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F653 RAB safe to buy?

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