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B792 JCH

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,280 mi
Last recorded187,280 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 187,280 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play outer casing corroded (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,204 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper spindle worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion along chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing casing corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 187,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper spindle worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion along chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 187,175 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside wiper spindle worn

Prop shaft bearing has slight play mount slightly corroded (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 187,760 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f/I chassis leg at spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s wiper needs attention soon

odometer not woerking

prop shaft carrier rusted

repair to o/s /f chassis leg may not be continuously welded

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 29 Jun 2018 187,162 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake adjuster main fixing bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f/I chassis leg at spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f underside of chassis leg at spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f/I chassis leg at spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates moist (oil ?)

n/s wiper needs attention soon

prop shaft carrier rusted

repair to o/s /f chassis leg may not be continuously welded

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

n/s park brake effort very low when compared with o/s effort

Pass 26 Jun 2017 184,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 179,418 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2016 179,273 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2015 175,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 170,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 169,619 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing correded

rear brake effiecency low

Fail 14 May 2013 169,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres have bad age cracks

fan belt cracked

propshaft center bearing carrier coroded

Pass 5 May 2012 107,342 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 165,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 165,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 165,955 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 165,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 161,141 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 155,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 155,907 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 151,689 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 147,101 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 147,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B792 JCH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B792 JCH, 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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B792 JCH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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