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SIL 2142

1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

279,793 mi
Last recorded279,793 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D152,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2142
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 279,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both side steps corroding

some other brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2006 276,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 276,529 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

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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SIL 2142 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 152,340 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 SIL 2142, 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 39 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 SIL 2142 registered?

SIL 2142 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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