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F721 FCA

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,519 mi
Last recorded168,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 FCA
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 168,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 163,497 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 152,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 152,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 139,654 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 139,654 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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F721 FCA is a 1988 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F721 FCA, 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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What year was F721 FCA registered?

F721 FCA is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F721 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F721 FCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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