Mercedes 307 D
White · Diesel · 1987 · 2,404 cc
D243 HFKMOT history
D243 HFK is a white diesel Mercedes 307 D first used on 16 Apr 1987. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 109,951 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 109,951 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 161 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D243 HFK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Model
- 307 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,404 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 16 Apr 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D243 HFK was last recorded at 109,951 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 109,948 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 161 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,951 miles
- 2025 – 109,942 miles
- 2024 – 109,931 miles
- 2023 – 109,916 miles
- 2022 – 109,905 miles
- 2021 – 109,881 miles
- 2014 – 109,881 miles
- 2007 – 109,705 miles
- 2006 – 106,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,951 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 109,951 miles
- Test number
- 881753062743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail109,948 miles (+6)4 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,948 miles
- Test number
- 858059602467
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rubbing on power steering hose (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass109,942 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 109,942 miles
- Test number
- 273287627769
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake just met requirements
Pass109,931 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 109,931 miles
- Test number
- 770937406353
- AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,916 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 109,916 miles
- Test number
- 755523003550
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,905 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 109,905 miles
- Test number
- 488652998470
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail109,900 miles (+19)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,900 miles
- Test number
- 649053491946
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 109,881 miles
- Test number
- 769139786460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,881 miles (+176)25 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,881 miles
- Test number
- 185371934364
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMinor corrosion started under body
- NoteNearside top marker lamp inop
- NoteOil leak
Pass109,705 miles (+2,972)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 109,705 miles
- Test number
- 152101397269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 106,733 miles
- Test number
- 960451556221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D243 HFK
- Does D243 HFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D243 HFK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D243 HFK?
- The MOT on D243 HFK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D243 HFK done?
- D243 HFK was recorded at 109,951 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 161 miles a year.
- Has D243 HFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D243 HFK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on D243 HFK ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on D243 HFK find?
- D243 HFK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area, and 1 more.
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