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B156 HAW

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,831 mi
Last recorded56,831 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB156 HAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,831 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,278 miles

Central fuel pump has slight seepage of fuel advise repair

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four lower casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

revers lights are not working

Fail 12 Mar 2024 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central fuel pump has slight seepage of fuel advise repair

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four lower casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

revers lights are not working

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on there inner side slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four casings are slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

revers lights are not working

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,947 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front there is a metal bracket insecure at one end behind the front wheel

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle oil seal is leaking slightly

revers lights are not working

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,249 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and the offside (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and the offside are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,061 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated advise repair

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,004 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,998 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 50,410 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 49,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,502 miles

advise front tyres shouldering on inside

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,338 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,571 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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B156 HAW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 101,251 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 B156 HAW, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B156 HAW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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