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ADV 253X

2013 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

244,722 mi
Last recorded244,722 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 253X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 244,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 244,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 240,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 237,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 237,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 236,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 236,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 230,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 230,390 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 227,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front step corroded outside of prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 227,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front step corroded outside of prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 226,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 226,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 223,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 218,613 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 215,449 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 215,446 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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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ADV 253X is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ADV 253X, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ADV 253X is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 14 February 2013.

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