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F885 EAO

1988 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

395,260 mi
Last recorded395,260 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 307202,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 EAO
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 395,260 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 395,253 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 394,055 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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F885 EAO 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 F885 EAO, 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 F885 EAO registered?

F885 EAO is a 1988 Mercedes 307, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F885 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F885 EAO shows 3 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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