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A571 CNU

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,263 mi
Last recorded124,263 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 CNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 124,260 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbonnet various signs of corrosion

various underbody signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,256 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer both steps signs of corrosion

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides chassis legs signs of welding

Nearside Front Inner wing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner wing holed not in load bearing area

Offside Front underbonet signs of corrosion (by brake servo)

Rear axle slight leak from diff seal

Rear both leaf springs signs of corrosion

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2019 123,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear both leafsprings signs of corrosion

varius underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 123,182 miles

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 122,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 122,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,732 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 May 2013 121,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 121,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 120,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,728 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise rear plate sligtly obscured by towbar plate

Pass 24 Jul 2007 118,707 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 118,894 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 116,902 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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A571 CNU is a 1983 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 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A571 CNU, 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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A571 CNU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 3 October 1983.

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