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XEV 976X

1981 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 976X
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,549 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,549 miles

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

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

ns/r hub seal slight seepage on back plate

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

ns/r hub seal slight seepage on back plate

Fail 2 Aug 2014 84,549 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr oil seal hub leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak from offside rear hub oil seal

some corrossion in rear exhaust pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,548 miles

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

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

both front doors corroded at bottom of door

oil leak on nearside rear axle seal

Fail 19 Feb 2011 84,548 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front doors corroded at bottom of door

oil leak on nearside rear axle seal

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,524 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,925 miles

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

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

all body has corrosion but non-structual

Fail 23 Feb 2009 83,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all body has corrosion but non-structual

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,150 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 82,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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XEV 976X is a 1981 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XEV 976X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XEV 976X registered?

XEV 976X is a 1981 Mercedes 307, first registered on 28 October 1981.

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