MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,649 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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)
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)
oil leak.
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.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes undersealed.
general body corrosion.
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
n/s and o/s front steps rusty
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
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
Oil leak
excessive corrotion on vehicle in difrent areas
exhaust system heavely corroded
nearside rear tyre very heavely perrished
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
vehicle corroded in difrent areas
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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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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