1987 Mercedes-Benz 307 D 2.4L Diesel · E527 DCU
1987 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 359,407 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 307 D
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 359,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E527 DCU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 359,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E527 DCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 307 D (E527 DCU) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure Bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
E527 DCU Mileage History
- 23/03/2022355,556 mi
- 20/03/2023359,402 mi+3,846 mi
- 05/05/2023359,407 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,448 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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