1984 MERCEDES 307 D2.4L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy based on the last recorded test from sixteen years ago. While the car maintained a clean record between 2006 and 2009, the April 2010 MOT test at 334,251 miles revealed a catastrophic failure of structural integrity. The tester flagged multiple instances of excessive corrosion affecting the body and chassis strength across all corners, indicating that the vehicle reached the end of its viable service life. The mileage pattern shows consistent usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between 2006 and 2010, the car covered roughly 26,000 miles over a four-year period, suggesting regular operation rather than periods of storage. However, there is a significant data gap following the 2010 failure. Without any subsequent MOT records or service entries since 2010, it is impossible to determine the current state of the drivetrain or whether the corrosion has progressed over the last decade and a half. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection of the body mountings and the rear vehicle structure, as the 2010 failure specifically highlighted severe rust in these areas. Given the nature of those defects, the chassis is likely compromised beyond simple surface rust. Attention should also be paid to the steering system due to free play noted in 2009 and the functionality of the fuel system and headlamps, which were the final recorded issues before the vehicle failed its last test.