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PBL 43X

1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

218,330 mi
Last recorded218,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D176,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBL 43X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 218,330 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2021 218,195 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2020 218,172 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 9 Nov 2019 218,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 218,102 miles

BOTH FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH LOWER DOOR SILLS CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 10 Nov 2018 218,102 miles

BOTH FRONT KING PINS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH LOWER DOOR SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2017 218,007 miles

BOTH LOWER DOOR SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 217,755 miles

Both lower door sills corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 217,755 miles

Both lower door sills corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 217,195 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 217,184 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH REAR (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 216,676 miles

both front step sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 216,202 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 216,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 216,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

both front inner seals excessively corroded but doesn't affect braking,steering or anchor points

Fail 10 Dec 2012 215,997 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both front inner seals excessively corroded but doesn't affect braking,steering or anchor points

Pass 9 Jan 2012 215,459 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 215,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2011 215,437 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 214,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 211,872 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

o/s/f spring shackle rear bush worn

o/s/f wheel bearing harsh when spun/recommend replacement

slight corrosion round steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2008 210,000 miles

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2008 210,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2007 208,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 208,240 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front outer sills are corroded and holed

Pass 7 Dec 2006 206,600 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 206,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PBL 43X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 176,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBL 43X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 307 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PBL 43X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 24 June 1982.

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