Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab (1987)
1987 Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab
CarHunch is tracking 161 1987 Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 161 diesel-powered examples in this cohort failed its MOT, which is a stark and complete departure from the UK's 80% pass rate. With zero vehicles passing first time and no dangerous defects recorded, the issue appears systemic rather than safety-critical—likely reflecting that these 37-year-old chassis cabs are either no longer roadworthy or withdrawn from regular testing.
The absence of mileage data and the uniform failure rate suggest these vehicles are either preserved, off-road, or in such poor condition that MOT results are largely irrelevant to real-world use. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project or specialist utility vehicle rather than something that needs to pass a standard road test—and expect to invest seriously in bringing it up to spec.
We have 161 1987 Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 307d Chassis Cab
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 158 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
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