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969 DRT

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration969 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 39,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 37,985 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 37,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front of upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and under bonnet

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar bracket corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper inner wing corroded and under bonnet

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar bracket corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 35,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 35,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 34,121 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 34,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 32,628 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 32,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 31,682 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Apr 2019 31,655 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under air box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 29,656 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust fouling chassis

Pass 20 May 2017 28,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,910 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S/F and O/S/F Slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 24,927 miles

exhaust flexi slight leak of gases

oil leak

rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

slight play in rear prop shaft joint

Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

slight play in rear prop shaft joint

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,696 miles

Front brake imbalance high - 21%

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake imbalance high - 21%

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,182 miles

Bonnet under sill corroded and holed N/S and O/S

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake imbalance high - 23%

Oil leak

Wheel arch inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,444 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear shock absorbers slightly rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,805 miles

1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.front brake discs poor corroded and slightly pitted 3.front brake pipe on master cylinder corroded on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,513 miles

1.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 2.surface corrosion of front x memeber and chassis 3.rear brake compensator stiff 4.front wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,124 miles

1.exhaust system corroded 2.surface corrosion of front master cylinder brake pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,048 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2007 16,040 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

1.rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,220 miles

1.chip in windscreen †2.alternaor belt loose †3.unable to see condition of front brake pads

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?

Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 416
fog lamp not working 349
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 261
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
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969 DRT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 95,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 207 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 969 DRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 207 D typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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969 DRT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 10 November 1987.

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