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B436 GVO

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB436 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,631 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,629 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 58,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 58,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slight surface corrosion

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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B436 GVO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B436 GVO, 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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What year was B436 GVO registered?

B436 GVO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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