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B232 KTO

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB232 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 139,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,661 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,466 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 137,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,359 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 134,055 miles

Lower body corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,921 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 132,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,291 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp reflector deterated (1.7.5a)

Nearside and front bulkhead corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead by servo unit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door corroding and holed

Rear exh tailpipe corroded and holed

Fail 5 Aug 2017 130,281 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt oth draglink boots u/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by spring mounting area badly corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp reflector deterated (1.7.5a)

Nearside and front bulkhead corroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead by servo unit (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door corroding and holed

Rear exh tailpipe corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step corroding (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cab panels corroding

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2016 126,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion cab step corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cab panels corroding

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,081 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exh clamp on flexy joint corroded away

rear air bags n/w and n/s/r damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 118,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,002 miles

Both wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen effectively

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to n/s/f . body / engine compartment but not a perscribed area .

Fail 20 Jul 2013 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen effectively

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to n/s/f . body / engine compartment but not a perscribed area .

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 116,620 miles

slight leak from o/s rear shock absorber

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,533 miles

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

n/s under bonnet corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2009 112,533 miles

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

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

n/s under bonnet corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2008 108,947 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

main chassis previuosly welded

nsf headlight aim just visable

woper switch slightly loose

Pass 8 May 2007 107,965 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 107,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 106,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 106,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B232 KTO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B232 KTO, 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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B232 KTO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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