MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,732 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
slight play in front wheel bearings
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))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust fouling chassis
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
exhaust flexi slight leak of gases
oil leak
rear shocks corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Both rear shock absorbers slightly rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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
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
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
1.exhaust system corroded 2.surface corrosion of front master cylinder brake pipe
1.rear exhaust corroded
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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