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B824 FAV

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,292 mi
Last recorded177,292 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB824 FAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 177,292 miles

underside of vehicle becomingg very rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2007 177,292 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle becomingg very rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2006 173,047 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 173,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 169,346 miles

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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B824 FAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B824 FAV, 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 B824 FAV registered?

B824 FAV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 June 1985.

Is B824 FAV safe to buy?

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