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VKJ 929X

1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2005
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D176,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 929X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model307 D
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2005 92,838 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 92,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2005 92,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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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VKJ 929X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 VKJ 929X, 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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What year was VKJ 929X registered?

VKJ 929X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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The MOT history for VKJ 929X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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