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B380 FMB

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,022 mi
Last recorded98,022 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB380 FMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,022 miles

Offside step corroded not within 30cm of a component

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded not within 30cm of a component

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside step corroded not within 30cm of a component

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded not within 30cm of a component

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steps corroded

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steps corroded

n/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,689 miles

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

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

nearside under step corroded but not in a perscribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside under step corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2010 94,870 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 93,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 93,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 93,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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B380 FMB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B380 FMB, 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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B380 FMB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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