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A452 HBV

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA452 HBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 127,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 127,640 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 127,632 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,640 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 127,630 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE THOUGHOUT

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and jacking point marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion underside throughout

oil leak from engine

temporary repair on exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2017 126,255 miles

BOTH front inner steps are corroded, not considered structural

BOTH front inner wheel arches corroded, but not considered structural

BOTH rear cross member ends which tie in body panels corroded, but not considered structural

BOTH rear inner wheel arches near outriggers corroded, but not considered structural

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front inner steps are corroded, not considered structural

BOTH front inner wheel arches corroded, but not considered structural

BOTH rear cross member ends which tie in body panels corroded, but not considered structural

BOTH rear inner wheel arches near outriggers corroded, but not considered structural

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,901 miles

oil leak.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 122,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes undersealed.

general body corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,496 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes undersealed.

general body corrosion.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front body rusty

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2013 120,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre deteriorated

o/s and n/s front body slghtly rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 120,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre deteriorated

o/s and n/s front body slghtly rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust slghtly deteriorated

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,979 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front steps rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front steps rusty

Pass 10 May 2010 116,798 miles

all four tyres heavely perrished

exhaust system heavely corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes heavely corroded

offside front door step heavely corroded

offside front inner arch very heavely corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 115,844 miles

Oil leak

excessive corrotion on vehicle in difrent areas

exhaust system heavely corroded

nearside rear tyre very heavely perrished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle corroded in difrent areas

Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,995 miles

1.slight blow on rear exhaust †2.front brake discs very slightly pitted †3.slight bind on n/s rear brake †4.corrosion of o/s rear outer van outrigger and rear tailboard

Fail 16 Apr 2007 111,984 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 109,857 miles

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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A452 HBV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,728 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 A452 HBV, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A452 HBV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 5 August 1983.

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