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A579 CNU

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA579 CNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,579 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,565 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead below brake servo (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D style bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front step inner area is slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,661 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 115,509 miles

advise n/s/f tyre perished.

Fail 5 May 2011 115,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise drivers door step rotted away.

advise n/s/f tyre perished.

advise on excess corosion on both door bottems.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 114,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 114,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 113,879 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A579 CNU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A579 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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A579 CNU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 20 October 1983.

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