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B266 CVW

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,368 mi
Last recorded154,368 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,368 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At the rear spring shackle mounts (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bodywork rusty and holed in various places (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 154,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At the rear spring shackle mounts (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bodywork rusty and holed in various places (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 153,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger areas (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork rusted badly in various places

Fail 4 Apr 2016 153,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger areas (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork rusted badly in various places

Pass 9 Apr 2015 153,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body work rusted through on front wings and doors

Fail 7 Apr 2015 153,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body work rusted through on front wings and doors

Pass 11 Apr 2014 152,929 miles

nearside mirror cracked

offside front kin pin has slight play

Pass 1 May 2013 152,517 miles

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

offside front king pin has slight play

rear leaf spring mountings corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2012 151,263 miles

front wheel arches rusty

n/s door mirror glass cracked/view ok

slight lift in os kingpin

various parts of underside rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 150,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 150,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front king pins tight and stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2009 148,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 148,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 147,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 147,633 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 146,109 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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B266 CVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B266 CVW, 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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B266 CVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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