MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A997 JLF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A997 JLF, 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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What year was A997 JLF registered?
A997 JLF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1984.
Is A997 JLF safe to buy?
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