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B728 XYC

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB728 XYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 178,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 177,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 177,803 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 177,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 177,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 177,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 177,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 176,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 176,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 175,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 175,479 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 174,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 174,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 174,407 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2005 174,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

handbrake cable outer sleaves spliting

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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B728 XYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B728 XYC, 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 B728 XYC registered?

B728 XYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B728 XYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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