MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 307 D?
Based on 4,141 MOT tests across 707 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTV 820Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VTV 820Y, 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 VTV 820Y registered?
VTV 820Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 307 D, first registered on 11 August 1982.
Is VTV 820Y safe to buy?
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