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B458 BYB

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,738 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from load valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back to load valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank or filler (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,518 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 78,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,305 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 74,402 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 73,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 64,355 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,863 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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B458 BYB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B458 BYB, 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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B458 BYB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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