MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
light switch faulty
undersides corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail corroded within 30cm of leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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
Centre propshaft mount deteriorated
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Extensive corrosion to underside
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
all front indicators slightly dim
front steering ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated, still preventing ingress
slight lift both front king pins
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged ALL 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
all front indicators slightly dim
front steering ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated, still preventing ingress
n/s/r lights slightly dim
slight lift both front king pins
Hazard lights not working, pre 1986 so not required due to age of vehicle, recommend inspection/ repair
front steering ball joint covers and various suspension bushes slightly perished
slight corrosion o/s/f chassis rail
slight low engine oil leak
slight play both front king pins
slight play both front wheel bearings, slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing, recommend inspection/ repair
Hazard lights not working, pre 1986 so not required due to age of vehicle, recommend inspection/ repair
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam tape deflector fitted for PRS (4.1.2 (c))
front steering ball joint covers and various suspension bushes slightly perished
slight corrosion o/s/f chassis rail
slight low engine oil leak
slight play both front king pins
slight play both front wheel bearings, slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing, recommend inspection/ repair
Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed unable to open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exteensive surface corrosion too underside
Front hoses perished
Nearside front inner wing/arch corroded
Off side door sill corroded
Rear lights dim
extensive surface corrosion to underside
near side inner wing/bulk head/chassis member corroded, but not with-in 12 "
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear lights dim
extensive surface corrosion to underside
near side inner wing/bulk head/chassis member corroded, but not with-in 12 "
Front brakes binding slightly
Near side inner wing/arch section corroded
off side marker lamp not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brakes binding slightly
Near side inner wing/arch section corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
off side marker lamp not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Extensive surface corrosion to chassis and most members
near side inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Extensive surface corrosion to chassis and most members
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs corroded
near side inner wing corroded
Front discs pitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Tyres have some radial craking
all lighys need some attention
some brake pipes have some corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All brake pipes have surface corrosion
Clutch slave cylinder leaking
Front brakes discs pitted
N/S/F bulkhead / inner arch corroded
O/S/F tyre and O/S/R tyre showing signs of perishing
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Wiring fault between lights and dashboard
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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A178 PEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 A178 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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A178 PEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 5 March 1984.
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