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A155 PEV

1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D99,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 100,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,820 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 96,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear ubolts crodded slighty

o/s tyre has slight cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,879 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front brake disc,s poor

l/h/r tyre slightly poor

spare whhel badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

crosshion all around cab area

n/s seat belt clasp caseing broken still working ok

Fail 18 Aug 2009 89,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

crosshion all around cab area

n/s seat belt clasp caseing broken still working ok

Pass 30 Aug 2008 85,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 80,441 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

CORROSION EVEDENT AT FRONT AND REAR SPRING MOUNTS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

L/H SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASEING INCOMPLETE

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2005 68,709 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 68,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s seat belt clasp outer caseing broken but clasp working ok

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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A155 PEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,418 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 A155 PEV, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A155 PEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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